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Royal Garrison Artillery
« on: Saturday 10 October 09 18:36 BST (UK) »

Hi ive just found out that my great grandfather was in ww1.I found his medal index card with some info on it that id like to no more about.His name was Edmund G Chrichard,And he was in the Royal Garrison Artillery Labour corps.Reg number 63505(with another number under neath)706761.I would like to know if he ever saw action,and what his job was e.t.c.Many thanks Lee.

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« Reply #1 on: Saturday 10 October 09 19:54 BST (UK) »
He was in a theatre of war as he got the British War and Victory Medal....He transferred to Labour Corps so could have been wounded or ill.

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