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Title: Service Record / Medal card
Post by: pomp on Wednesday 20 November 24 17:39 GMT (UK)

Good afternoon

Can someone help me find the service record and / or medal card for George Williams (born 11 Dec 1888 in Lambeth, Surrey). I believe he was in the Army Veterinary Corps at Ypres, Paschendale and the Somme. He was a jockey before the war. I used to have some information but for the life of me can't locate it.

Pretty please

David

Title: Re: Service Record / Medal card
Post by: Comberton on Wednesday 20 November 24 18:09 GMT (UK)

G Williams  service number 3101
b 1889 Brixton, occupation jockey
attested Epsom 6-6-1916 Army Vetinary Corps
Transcription only
https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBM%2FSURREG%2F00026546&tab=this

from
Surrey Recruitment Registers 1908-1933

Title: Re: Service Record / Medal card
Post by: CaroleW on Wednesday 20 November 24 18:10 GMT (UK)

There are 2 MRI's for a George Williams Veterinary Corp but one is George E

George Williams (Sgt)
Army Veterinary Corps
Reg number Se2636

Do you know if he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal?

Title: Re: Service Record / Medal card
Post by: pomp on Wednesday 20 November 24 21:23 GMT (UK)

Thanks for the reply. My Gt grandfather was just a George with no missile name. I have no indication of a MSM so that probably isn’t him.

Thanks you

David

Title: Re: Service Record / Medal card
Post by: pomp on Wednesday 20 November 24 21:36 GMT (UK)

Quote from: pomp on Wednesday 20 November 24 17:39 GMT (UK)

Good afternoon

Can someone help me find the service record and / or medal card for George Williams (born 11 Dec 1888 in Lambeth, Surrey). I believe he was in the Army Veterinary Corps at Ypres, Paschendale and the Somme. He was a jockey before the war. I used to have some information but for the life of me can't locate it.

Pretty please

David

Wow yes that's him thank you so much. Now to find his record card!

Regards

David

Title: Re: Service Record / Medal card
Post by: Comberton on Thursday 21 November 24 12:01 GMT (UK)

Thanks for the PM. I'll reply on here to bring the topic back on the list in the hope that someone can help you. I have not been able to find anything else.

Title: Re: Service Record / Medal card
Post by: AllanUK on Thursday 21 November 24 13:15 GMT (UK)

A search of Medal Index Cards and the Medal Rolls using surname of Williams and service number of 3101 has drawn a blank. I also searched with his surname and Royal Veterinary Corps but this also drew a blank. This suggests that he didn't serve overseas.

Title: Re: Service Record / Medal card
Post by: pomp on Thursday 21 November 24 15:44 GMT (UK)

Thanks ever so much for looking. What frustrates me is that I am sure I found something but now can't locate it.

Best wishes

David

Title: Re: Service Record / Medal card
Post by: alan o on Saturday 23 November 24 08:40 GMT (UK)

MSM were either for long service over 20 years (not applicable in this case) or for gallantry not i the face of the enemy (this changed post WW1).  It seems unlikely that a member of the AVC who did not serve overseas would be awarded a MSM.

Title: Re: Service Record / Medal card
Post by: pomp on Saturday 23 November 24 11:10 GMT (UK)

Thanks everyone for your efforts. I am surprised I can’t find Attestation papers though. Might these have been destroyed during WW2 bombing?

Regards

David

Title: Re: Service Record / Medal card
Post by: alan o on Saturday 23 November 24 11:12 GMT (UK)

The vast majority were destroyed I am afraid to say.