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Title: Grandad Marston.
Post by: katy p on Saturday 27 December 14 16:21 GMT (UK)

Hi, it's been a while from my last post, (that sounds like a conffetion) Ha!. My Grandad was in the Leicester Regiment (11509) private 2nd Battalion he was wounded in 1915 maybe June after that he was in the Northampton  Reg (70663-201342) i have no idea what all the numbers are but is there a way to find out what hospital he was sent to or about his injuries, he always said he got shot through the neck. Thanks and Happy New Year to all members. :)

Title: Re: Grandad Marston.
Post by: CaroleW on Saturday 27 December 14 18:37 GMT (UK)

Hi

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Grandad Marston.

Does "Grandad Marston" have a christian name - was it John?

The numbers are his regimental service numbers

When and where was he born?

Title: Re: Grandad Marston.
Post by: katy p on Saturday 27 December 14 20:43 GMT (UK)

Yes his name was John Henry b 1894 Leicester thank you CaroleW.

Title: Re: Grandad Marston.
Post by: CaroleW on Monday 29 December 14 18:12 GMT (UK)

There is a Medal Roll Index card showing him just as John Marston.  He was awarded the British & Victory medals and also the 15 star

No country is shown for the Theatre of War but his date of entry into that country was 4.1.1915

It doesn't look as though his WW1 service record has survived.  Over 60% were burnt during the WW2 blitz

Title: Re: Grandad Marston.
Post by: katy p on Monday 29 December 14 18:34 GMT (UK)

Thank you, he told us he was at the Somme, & North Africa but i was very young and didn't want to listen, wish i had now.