Researching army ancestors

[P-G]

Phil

My John William was the one born in Stockingford, his actual DoB was june 1889,  We had assumed that the pension records and the medal cards were one of the same. We thought the reason for the original award of the medals being withdrawn because of his  injury, but I agree having re-looked at the card it is a little strange. Would the medal roll give any more detail?

I have not yet found if there any war diaries or similar for the 3rd Bn, we actually live near Lincoln and I might try the county achieve or even the Regt Assoc to see if there is any more info.

The surviving children (My Aunts) of John, do not appear to know anything about his military service, so that avenue goes no where.

[mmm45]

Hi
For Pte Everitt 14024.
I think further examination of the SWB Roll and Medal Roll at NA may be needed.Unfortunately youll have to visit or pay researcher.The MIC gives reason for forfeit
I once read early in war that lads who had gone AWOL and then returned to the Colours without further disciplinary action had their campaign medals reinstated.

Also they may have annotated the wrong Medal Card with that info if theres nothing in his Service Record.?

Ady

[forester]

P-G,

There are very few Home Service diaries, usually for battalions/brigades that saw active service later on.
I've checked the NA Catalogue and can't see anything myself.

The GSW in April 1915 is a mystery; possibly a training accident. The other J (W) Everitt went overseas in May 1915, only the next month, which was one of the reasons I thought they were different people. It's just a strange coincidence with the names.

Phil