Spencer Brown Pte 1344

[Sara2212]

Thank you both for your answers and pointers in new directions.  I was completely unaware of the National Archive holding military records or that Spencer's records may still be available.  I have also not searched the London Gazette previously, so can use that source in future.  Phil,  would the sentence 'with seniority 28 Nov. 1916' point to Spencer having been with the Reserve Cavalry since that date? or having been a Temp. 2nd Lt. since that date?

I've located a copy of the Hertfordshire Yeomanry by J.D. Sainsbury which will give me details on their movements during WW1.

Thank you again for your help - and I'm amazed once more by the knowledge of people on this forum.

Sara

[Sara2212]

Hi Phil and Ady,

Thanks to your help I have got copies of his service history which shows him being wounded at Galipoli in chest and abdomen and then being invalided back to England. When he had 'recovered' he was commissioned into the MGC as an acting 2nd Lieutenant.

You've helped me get a lot further in my research.

Best wishes,
Sara

[forester]

Hello Sara,

I'm pleased to hear there was still something left in his file that was worthwhile.

Phil