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Monmouthshire / Re: William Prosser and Minnie Carter Abergavenny
« on: Sunday 26 September 21 17:12 BST (UK) »
I hope i can jump in on this post as im new to this site:
im looking to trace the Military history of: Wilfred Prosser ( My Grandad-no middle name? TBH im not sure)born in Artillery SE Wales, he had a brother named Victor and Mother named Carter ( Minne ? not sure).They joined the Leominster regiment to avoid the pits, and on the condition of a catholic regiment from his parents.Wilfred was to young to join (14yrs) and to get in he was given the task of bugle player! ( have a picture) understand they both saw action in France, to what end i dont know- i understand he was a medical orderly or stretcher bearer? he did mention he had to put colored ribbons on injured soldiers dependent on the severity of the injury. He didn't mention the war much but did bring back a rifle bayonet which he gave to me and the horror of my parents ( long since lost) I have a few pics of him.
I do have a picture of him buy a tent with a few pals and i understand its was from his time in India? again not sure.
Any advice or direct id much appreciate
Thanks
John Prosser
Staffordshire
UK
im looking to trace the Military history of: Wilfred Prosser ( My Grandad-no middle name? TBH im not sure)born in Artillery SE Wales, he had a brother named Victor and Mother named Carter ( Minne ? not sure).They joined the Leominster regiment to avoid the pits, and on the condition of a catholic regiment from his parents.Wilfred was to young to join (14yrs) and to get in he was given the task of bugle player! ( have a picture) understand they both saw action in France, to what end i dont know- i understand he was a medical orderly or stretcher bearer? he did mention he had to put colored ribbons on injured soldiers dependent on the severity of the injury. He didn't mention the war much but did bring back a rifle bayonet which he gave to me and the horror of my parents ( long since lost) I have a few pics of him.
I do have a picture of him buy a tent with a few pals and i understand its was from his time in India? again not sure.
Any advice or direct id much appreciate
Thanks
John Prosser
Staffordshire
UK