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Title: Great Grandfather, Connaught Rangers
Post by: Cheryl. on Monday 05 October 09 19:19 BST (UK)
Hello  ;D

I've recently found out that my Great Grandfather, William Clifford enlisted with the Connaught Rangers during WWI and I'd like to find out a bit more information about what records and the sort that I can gain access to.

Any replies would be greatly appreciated. :)
Title: Re: Great Grandfather, Connaught Rangers
Post by: forester on Monday 05 October 09 20:23 BST (UK)
Hello Cheryl,

I can find a Medal Index Card to a William Clifford, Pte 5079, Connaught Rangers.

He was awarded the British War and Victory Medals. Also the 1915 Star, Theatre of War 2(B) Balkans, entry date 3.10.15.

He was discharged due to sickness or wounds and awarded Silver War Badge.

The link below will explain the qualifications for the awards:

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/medals.asp

Phil  :)

Title: Re: Great Grandfather, Connaught Rangers
Post by: LJReb123 on Monday 05 October 09 20:28 BST (UK)
Hello

This is a great link!
http://www.connaughtrangersassoc.com/

and this

http://www.1914-1918.net/connaught.htm

good luck

David
Title: Re: Great Grandfather, Connaught Rangers
Post by: forester on Monday 05 October 09 20:44 BST (UK)
He was probably a replacement in 5th (Service) Battalion, joining them at Mudros, going by the date of entry.

http://www.1914-1918.net/connaught.htm

http://www.1914-1918.net/10div.htm

If his service record has survived, it should be on Ancestry.
I've had a quick look, but can't see it.
Where was he from? Year born?

Phil
Title: Re: Great Grandfather, Connaught Rangers
Post by: Cheryl. on Monday 05 October 09 20:45 BST (UK)
Fantastic! Thank you both very much.

My dad seems to think that we have a medal or two in our loft somewhere With William Clifford inscribed so I'll have a look now I know what I'm looking for :)
Title: Re: Great Grandfather, Connaught Rangers
Post by: Cheryl. on Monday 05 October 09 20:51 BST (UK)
He was born in Carfin, Holytown District of Scotland 1889.
Title: Re: Great Grandfather, Connaught Rangers
Post by: Cheryl. on Tuesday 06 October 09 22:23 BST (UK)
I don't have access to Ancestry anyway so I wouldn't be able to check it.  :-[
Title: Re: Great Grandfather, Connaught Rangers
Post by: forester on Tuesday 06 October 09 22:43 BST (UK)
Hello Cheryl,

How did you get on in the loft.  :D

I did have another look, with the extra details you gave, but no luck I'm afraid.

Phil  :)
Title: Re: Great Grandfather, Connaught Rangers
Post by: Cheryl. on Tuesday 06 October 09 23:02 BST (UK)
No medals so far but I've found some incredible photos and bits and pieces we didn't know we had - also found a card with Williams name, it mentions the Connaught Rangers, it's a sort of discharge card type thing.
Title: Re: Great Grandfather, Connaught Rangers
Post by: forester on Tuesday 06 October 09 23:15 BST (UK)
Feel free to post any relevant pics ................ we like pictures on this Board.  ;D

Phil
Title: Re: Great Grandfather, Connaught Rangers
Post by: Cheryl. on Wednesday 07 October 09 16:50 BST (UK)
I'm not actually sure what the card is, I've just noticed it's dated '48. Must be some sort of Pension card  ???

Here's a scan of the front:
(http://i37.tinypic.com/okrerk.jpg)
Title: Re: Great Grandfather, Connaught Rangers
Post by: forester on Wednesday 07 October 09 20:25 BST (UK)
Hello Cheryl,

The RFEA still exists:

http://www.rfea.org.uk/

Phil
Title: Re: Great Grandfather, Connaught Rangers
Post by: mellis5377 on Thursday 08 October 09 17:48 BST (UK)
Good day all,

I'm also wondering where I can find service history for the Connaught Rangers dates ranging from 1892 to 1904.

I'm wondering is there anywhere online that has these kind of records or would I need to go in person to the National Archives in Kew or elsewhere?

I do have a discharge paper or at least a photocopy of it