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Title: Royal Marines WW1
Post by: penilelly on Tuesday 28 October 08 16:02 GMT (UK)

 Can anyone help me find info. on my Grandfather, James John Pearce b.1893 in Deal, Kent? His family moved to Bristol probably in 1904. He joined R.M. in WW1. Married Violet Fanny Williams in 1919 in Bristol. I should love to know of any ships he served on.

Title: Re: Royal Marines WW1
Post by: percy porter on Wednesday 29 October 08 09:19 GMT (UK)

If you get his service records then you will find all the information you are looking for.

Alan NZ

Title: Re: Royal Marines WW1
Post by: penilelly on Wednesday 29 October 08 19:03 GMT (UK)

Thanks Alan,
It's his service record I don't have & I have tried to access them via Royal Marines Portsmouth but have had no success.
I also visited Deal where his father was stationed in late 1800's & early 1900's but there records have been lost, as have the 1901 census records for Deal!
Have you any more suggestions?
Regards Penilelly

Title: Re: Royal Marines WW1
Post by: percy porter on Wednesday 29 October 08 21:02 GMT (UK)

I assume the records are held at the National archives, however as I am far from an expert I could be wrong but try there first.

Alan NZ

Title: Re: Royal Marines WW1
Post by: casalguidi on Wednesday 14 January 09 08:14 GMT (UK)

Hi Penilelly

If you are still looking, the service records for Royal Marines are now available online at the National Archives and downloadable for a relatively small fee http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/royalmarines.asp

Casalguidi :)

Title: Re: Royal Marines WW1
Post by: penilelly on Wednesday 14 January 09 09:53 GMT (UK)

Thanks Casaguidi,
I have tried the RM archive but still no success! I know quite a bit about my ancestors but can't find any official info. about their miltary service. Have decided I must go myself to Kew!
Thanks again
Penilelly

Title: Re: Royal Marines WW1
Post by: Daisypetal on Thursday 22 January 09 19:56 GMT (UK)

Hi,

I think this might be him :)

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=8139963&queryType=1&resultcount=10


Daisy

Title: Re: Royal Marines WW1
Post by: private78245 on Wednesday 04 February 09 15:16 GMT (UK)

Hi. your g/fathers records will be with the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton.They will copy everything that they have on your g/father.All that thay ask is for a donation of around a fiver. Great service.they sent me loads of stuff of my fathers Pte.Ply.16991 H.L.Trailor.
good luck.   Dave.