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Title: Dvr J. Palmer 139th Field Ambulance, 41st Division, Belgium 1918-1919
Post by: Jonestree on Friday 01 October 21 13:27 BST (UK)

Hi, I wonder if anyone can give me any information on Dvr. J. Palmer.  I think he had some connection to my Granddad Robert Jones who was injured in WW1 in 1918.  I know there is not a lot to go on but I would appreciate any help.
Many thanks.

Title: Re: Dvr J. Palmer 139th Field Ambulance, 41st Division, Belgium 1918-1919
Post by: ShaunJ on Friday 01 October 21 14:29 BST (UK)

A.S.C. is Army Service Corps. Unfortunately there were lots of drivers named J. Palmer in the ASC !

Title: Re: Dvr J. Palmer 139th Field Ambulance, 41st Division, Belgium 1918-1919
Post by: Jonestree on Friday 01 October 21 14:36 BST (UK)

Thank you - I knew it was going to be a long shot but thank you for looking for me.
Regards

Title: Re: Dvr J. Palmer 139th Field Ambulance, 41st Division, Belgium 1918-1919
Post by: jim1 on Friday 01 October 21 14:59 BST (UK)

Who was your grandad with?
What was his number?

Title: Re: Dvr J. Palmer 139th Field Ambulance, 41st Division, Belgium 1918-1919
Post by: tonepad on Friday 01 October 21 15:54 BST (UK)

The medical records for J Palmer may be available on Findmypast:

https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C543730

The National Archives
Catalogue description
139th field ambulance
Reference:   MH 106/177


Tony

Title: Re: Dvr J. Palmer 139th Field Ambulance, 41st Division, Belgium 1918-1919
Post by: Jonestree on Friday 01 October 21 18:29 BST (UK)

Hello Jim, I think you may have helped me before. 
This is my Granddad:
He volunteered to join the army in 1915, served in France with 7th Battalion King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment (KORL) - his regiment No. 22995 - July 1916 to July 1918.  Wounded on 8 July 1918, left arm amputated is recorded.  Received a Silver War Badge because of his disability leading to discharge.  British War and Victory medals.
His service in France was up to 8 February 1918 with 7th Battalion.  This battalion was disbanded on 8 Feb and he was among 6 officers and 194 men who were transferred to 1/4th Battalion, it was with this battalion he was wounded on a day the war diary records as a "quiet day, nothing to report" - this on a day when 3 men were killed and 11 wounded.  He was in the Royal Victoria Hospital at Netley Southampton in August 1918.
Many thanks.

Title: Re: Dvr J. Palmer 139th Field Ambulance, 41st Division, Belgium 1918-1919
Post by: Jonestree on Friday 01 October 21 18:29 BST (UK)

Thank you Tony.

Title: Re: Dvr J. Palmer 139th Field Ambulance, 41st Division, Belgium 1918-1919
Post by: jim1 on Saturday 02 October 21 10:45 BST (UK)

Tried to find a connection between 4/King's Own & 139/FA but at the
time he was wounded they weren't even in the same Country so that's
not the connection.
I notice he has the 14/15 Star Medal Ribbon which narrows the search a bit.

Title: Re: Dvr J. Palmer 139th Field Ambulance, 41st Division, Belgium 1918-1919
Post by: Jonestree on Saturday 02 October 21 11:10 BST (UK)

Thanks so much for looking for me Jim  ;)

Title: Re: Dvr J. Palmer 139th Field Ambulance, 41st Division, Belgium 1918-1919
Post by: jim1 on Saturday 02 October 21 11:34 BST (UK)

Narrowed it down to 4 using the criteria Dvr. J. Palmer ASC 14/15 Star holder
still serving Xmas 1918 but doesn't really help much.

Title: Re: Dvr J. Palmer 139th Field Ambulance, 41st Division, Belgium 1918-1919
Post by: Jonestree on Saturday 02 October 21 11:38 BST (UK)

Thanks Jim  :)