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Title: WW1 Henry Steven WRAIGHT
Post by: maxine57 on Monday 09 June 08 11:00 BST (UK)
LOOKING FOR RECORDS FOR HENRY STEVEN WRAIGHT BORN 1887 KENT  DURING HIS SERVICE HE WAS A PRISON OF WAR IN RUSSIA .LIVING IN OZ MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO GET INFORMATION.
WOULD LOVE SOME HELP  :) OR ANY ADVISE, I AM STILL ONLY NEW AT FAMILY RESEARCH.
BUT WOULD DEARLY LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MY GRANDFATHER :D
MAXINE57
Title: Re: WW1 LOOKUP PLEASE
Post by: lizdb on Monday 09 June 08 11:09 BST (UK)
Hi and Welcome to Rootschat!

I can t see anything on Ancestry's World war 1 records for this guy. But many of the War records did not survive or were so badly damaged they are illegible.

Dont think that living in Oz makes it hard to get info - anything that is on the web will be just as available to you in Oz as to anyone else anywhere else.
OK when you get down to what isnt on the web it will be harder - but Rootschatters will help wherever they can. And often a good old fashioned letter to institutuons works wonders, if email is not available!

Happy Hunting.

PS have you got him on 1891 and  1901 censuses?
Title: Re: WW1 Henry Steven WRAIGHT
Post by: maxine57 on Monday 09 June 08 11:39 BST (UK)
Thanks so much for having a look for Henry :)
Yes he is on the 1891 and 1901 census.
I've found his birth- baptism -and marriage records, but still enable to link him with any body else so far.
Thanks again ;)
maxine
Title: Re: WW1 Henry Steven WRAIGHT
Post by: Wendi on Monday 09 June 08 12:06 BST (UK)
Hi Maxine !

I am assuming that you think he was in the Army  :-\ if so one of these should be his Medal Index Card

http://www.rootschat.com/links/03m2/

To further research his status as a PoW you may find this research guide from TNA helpful.

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0o8/

Wendi  :)
Title: Re: WW1 Henry Steven WRAIGHT
Post by: km1971 on Monday 09 June 08 14:49 BST (UK)
Hi Maxine

If he was a prisoner in Russia during WW1 he must have been part of the Archangel campaign to aid the White Russians against the Reds. See - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Russia_Campaign

Ancestry are currently publishing surviving service records for men with surnames beginning "H", so you will have to wait a while to see if his survive. Also, if he was still serving in 1921 or later his papers will still be with the MOD.

Ken

Title: Re: WW1 Henry Steven WRAIGHT
Post by: maxine57 on Tuesday 10 June 08 10:38 BST (UK)
THANKS KEN &WENDI
I'VE JUST REMEMBERED :P
LAST YEAR I FOUND A HENRY S WRAIGHT
EAST KENT REGIMENT - NO L/8650
PRIVATE
CATALOUGE -  REF WO 372/22
I'VE HAND WRITTEN IT SO CAN'T REMEMBER WHERE I FOUND IT AND COULDN'T EXCESS THE DETAILS .CAN YOU HELP?
MY INEXPERIENCE JUST GOT ME LOST.
HOPE YOU CAN HELP ;D
Title: Re: WW1 Henry Steven WRAIGHT
Post by: Wendi on Tuesday 10 June 08 12:46 BST (UK)
That's this medal card Maxine !

http://www.rootschat.com/links/03mc/

He could be any one of them  :-\  Do you know if he had links with The East Kent Regiment?

Wendi  :)
Title: Re: WW1 Henry Steven WRAIGHT
Post by: maxine57 on Wednesday 11 June 08 06:47 BST (UK)
NO NOT REALLY
WHEN I SAW H.S. WRAIGHT AND IT WAS KENT IT WAS JUST THE MOST LOGICAL GUESS.
IF I SEND AWAY AND PAY FOR THE RECORD WHAT DO YOU ACTUALLY FIND OUT OTHER THAN THE MEDALS HE MAY HAVE RECEIVED. WILL IT HAVE ANY FAMILY INFORMATION ON THE RECORD? DO YOU THINK ITS WORTH IT?
REGARDS MAXINE
Title: Re: WW1 Henry Steven WRAIGHT
Post by: Wendi on Wednesday 11 June 08 08:26 BST (UK)
It's not worth it if you are not sure which one he is.

There would not be any family info on it, as they only copied the fronts of the cards.  Ancestry is putting them online and copying the back of the card too.  This may have a next of kin address on it, but I think they have put online only to letter "H" so far....

Wendi  :)
Title: Re: WW1 Henry Steven WRAIGHT
Post by: maxine57 on Wednesday 11 June 08 09:28 BST (UK)
Nice to now
One of the things australia has is a very good sites for records the anzacs and for free which is nice :D
question  ;) if i get the opportunity to get back to england what would i exactly have to have to view the records?what details should i come armed with? I'm sure they must need very detailed information before they will talk to you.I might like to look at other records besides h. wraight.
new subject - Is there a register or records for fireman in England or who would be a good researcher to ask ;)
thanks for chatting maxine
Title: Re: WW1 Henry Steven WRAIGHT
Post by: Wendi on Wednesday 11 June 08 10:24 BST (UK)
Hi again Maxine !

Before I forget, I would suggest you start a new topic, perhaps under "occupations" regarding your Fireman query.

With regard to visiting Kew, there are quite a few threads about that, like this one http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,293748.15.html
also the Archives have a "Plan you visit to The National Archives" which maybe helpful
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/visit/plan.htm?source=ddmenu_visit1

Hope that helps!
Wendi  :)

Title: Re: WW1 Henry Steven WRAIGHT
Post by: maxine57 on Wednesday 11 June 08 12:02 BST (UK)
Thanks for all info :D
maxine
Title: Re: WW1 Henry Steven WRAIGHT
Post by: psmuskoka on Sunday 15 April 12 13:57 BST (UK)
I checked on Ancestry and found a Henry Stephen Wraight born march 1887 to parents James Richard Wraight 1838-1914 and Jane Mcintyre b 1851 at Rainham, Upchurch, Kent
Title: Re: WW1 Henry Steven WRAIGHT
Post by: maxine57 on Friday 04 May 12 08:18 BST (UK)
thanks
You found my tree