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Wales (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Wales => Glamorganshire => Topic started by: Jolyn on Thursday 07 January 10 05:10 GMT (UK)
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Hello,
Are there any War Service Records in the UK that would give explicit details of a serviceman's parents?
William Stephen RODD died in Greece on 24th October 1917.
Would this have received any recognition in the press at that time in Cardiff?
Joy
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Hi ....
the site CWGC gives him as brother to Mr B E Rodd of Roath Cardiff.
this would be that family in 1901..
Roath RG13/4980 F 18 P28
William Rodd hd m 41 housepainter employer Glam Cardiff
Mary Rodd wi m 35 Glam Llantrissant
Wm S Rodd son u 9 Glam Cardiff
Bertie E Rodd son u 7 Glam Cardiff.
Most local papers carried details of war death that I have looked for however dates have varied as to when the news was recieved.
Tazzie
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Hi,
Thanks for your advice - you have been most helpful.
Jolyn
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Is this the same William Stephen Rodd?
Name: William Stephen Rodd
Birth Place: Cardiff
Residence: Cardiff
Death Date: 24 Oct 1917
Rank: Private
Regiment: Welsh Regiment
Battalion: 11th Battalion.
Number: 16243
Type of Casualty: Died
Theatre of War: Antwerp
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Take no notice of Ancestrys theatre of war he died in most are incorrect.Go with CWGC :)
He may have an obituary in local papers if lucky a photo.
Good luck
Ady
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A lot of lads died of disease in Salonika malaria and the likes...On SDGW if it states "Died" it usually means illness or accident as opposed to "Killed in Action",Died of Wounds.
He alo served in France in 1915 and was entitled to 15 Star British War and Victory medals BUT on his Medal Index Card on Ancestry it alludes to the fact they may not have been issued
Ady
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Brother _ Service records.
Bertie Elvan Rodd. 7th Cyclist battalion, Welsh Regiment.
Adress I Oxford Lane, City Road ,Cardiff. Dated May 1915.
Aged 21 yrs 8mths.
Height 5ft 5in. Chest meas , 34 1/2 in
Rank on demobilisation. 308330 A/Corporal Royal Engineers.
Before transfer to Royal Engineers, Private in Welsh Regiment.
There is a letter from Bertie dated 12 April 1926, 63 Diana St, Cardiff requeseting details of his service
Hope this is of interest.
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Bertie`s Medal card.
Copyright image removed
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Thanks to all those who have given me information. It is very much appreciated and has given me some new lines to pursue.
Jolyn
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Thanks to the CWGC site I now have a photo of William's grave as well as the cause of death.
Great work team.
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http://www.1914-1918.net/welsh.htm
This is very good site, lots of information on the different Regiments.
Use the links to the rest of the site.
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I hope this helps. His brother Bertie served with the Welsh Cyclists, then the Royal Engineers.
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Hello to richards13,
Thank you so much for the information on the Rodd brothers. You have made my day and I now have a photo of William as well!
The article also gave me some added information on my relatives.
Do you have an interest in the Rodd family or are you another generous researcher?
Thanks again for you help
Jolyn (in Australia)
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Private Rodd was one of the original "Cardiff Pals" - the nickname of the 11th Welsh. I have a long-term interest in the 11th - and have researched the Rodd brothers Previously. Have you got a picture of Bertie Elvan Rd? He died in 1934.
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Good morning,
Thanks so much for your reply. I don't have a photo of Bertie, but would like one if that is possible.
We were not aware of the Rodd connection until I began family history research. As William and Bertie lost their mother in 1907 my father was not aware of his aunt Mary. As a result I know very little about the family.
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I will keep an eye open.
Do you have any family remaining in Wales?
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Yes, there are many distant relatives, some of whom I am in contact with.
My paternal grandfather was the only member of his family to leave the UK.