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Title: Private Harold Sigley
Post by: Mr Smith on Tuesday 30 August 16 23:31 BST (UK)

Hi all, first message here so here goes, I am looking for any information my late Grandad, 462218 Private Harold Sigley of the Labour Corps. I know he was born 28/12/1897, in Oldham Lancashire, and conscripted on 02/06/1916. He was discharged 01/08/1919 under KR 392XVI for apparently being gassed and received the Silver War Badge and a pension. I have seen his MIC and Pension Card but apparently his attestation papers are part of the burnt documents. He is shown in family photographs wearing a fusilier cap badge. His uniform looks new and he is wearing a leather belt which suggests he was still in training (possibly in NW England due to the pub sign in the background). I have been trying to find anything else I can through the ususal channels but any help will be gratefully received.

Title: Re: Private Harold Sigley
Post by: nanny jan on Wednesday 31 August 16 14:33 BST (UK)

Hi,

Welcome to Rootschat.

You might find this helpful:

http://www.royalpioneercorps.co.uk/rpc/history_records.htm


Nanny Jan

Title: Re: Private Harold Sigley
Post by: jim1 on Wednesday 31 August 16 16:22 BST (UK)

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I have seen his MIC and Pension Card

His MIC is blank & I'm not sure what you refer to re his Pension card.
It doesn't look like he served overseas.
The SWB Roll says he was discharged due to sickness so where did you get the info from that he was gassed ?