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General => Armed Forces => World War One => Topic started by: Jane Eden on Thursday 01 June 06 00:07 BST (UK)
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Hi
I have a book presented to my grandfather who survived the 1st world war and his brother who didn't and is at Arras. It is:
Historical Records of the 9th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers by Captain C H Cooke MC 1928
It was published for private distribution by the council of the Newcastle and Gateshead Incorporated Chamber of Commerce to commemorate the services of ...with 'B' Company of the 9th (Service) Battalion Nothumberland Fusiliers 1914-1918.
I am no expert but if any look ups are required please send a post.
Jane
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hi could you have a look and see if any john vickers are mentioned in book its a long shot with me but you never know thanks lila
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Hi
John Vickers is not mentioned.
Jane
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ok thanks for looking lila :)
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Jane
Hope you offer for a look up still stands.My grandfather Herbert Taylor was killed 15th April 1918 It would appear that he served in two sections of the Northumberland Fusiliers on the Medal card I have ref Reg T.R/5/No 56860 and then underneath No 40617.He must have joined at the earliest late 1915.I am just trying to find out which battle he may have been killed in.
Dotty
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Dotty
If you dont get a reply i would try the National Archives and see if the 9th NF War diary for that date is available either online to download or to send off for.It should give you where they were and what they were up to on that date.Usually cost about£3.50 for a few days worth.
Ady
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Thanks for that Ady
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hi could you look for a septimus please, he was in the 9th battalion and died 17th nov 1916 in france aged 36
thankyou
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Dear Jane
I wonder if I might take you up on your offer to look up information relating to the 9th Battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. I looking for information on my uncle John George Lawrence (but listed as J.J.Lawrence in the 1916 newspaper report announcing he had been wounded). He was a private from Tyneside. I know nothing about his role subsequently but I know was taken to a Red Cross hospital in Belper to receive treatment for his head injuries.
Whilst the book may not contain a reference to him specifically it would be helpful to have some idea about the actions the battalion was involved in in 1916. I'm afraid I don't have a more specific date.
Regards
Danny (from Nottingham too)
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If you are still willing to look up, could I ask if my grandfather, Pte 5207 Walter Beanland, is mentioned . He was in 9th battalion NF and was awarded the MM in a special order dated 24th July 1916
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Hi,
I'm looking for Private George Henry Stevens
Thanks
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HI,
My Grand Uncle served in the 9th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. His name was Lieutenant Eric Bernard Lewis Piggott. Lt. Piggott was wounded 3 times (27-4-15, 6-7-16, and 16-4-18) during his service and was awarded the Military Cross for his actions. The MC award was gazetted on 16 September 1918. I would appreciate knowing whether your book may mention Lt. Piggott.
The records I have show that he was with the 9th Battalion overseas (France and Belgium) from 14-6-16 to 11-3-17 and then again from 12-11-17 to 30-4-18. Previously he served overseas (France and Belgium) with the 5th Battalion London Regiment from 4-11-14 to 9-5-15.
Thank you.