59321 GNR T.Dunn Royal Artilery

[hoarder]

Just wondering if anyone may be able to help.

Given that along with his victory medal (no star medal) I also have a piece of trench art decorated with the words 'Somme France' '1914-17' and the letter 'G' and also another piece decorated with the word 'Rouen', I understand this is where most of the allied hospitals were sited.

It would be nice to know if he survived the war and the significance of the letter 'G'

Thanks in anticipation
Rod

[Jebber]

He appears to have survived the war.

His records survive and can be found on Findmypast, so should also be on Ancestry.

Jebber

[keyboard86]

Hi their is a war record of a Thomas Dunn 59321 Royal Garrison Artillery b 1875 on FindMyPast?
Keyboard86

Saw red writing, so giving year of birth, residence Sutton-in-Ashfield

[hoarder]

Many thanks for your quick responses sadly I am not on Ancestry but at least it give me a starting point.
Thanks again

[Jebber]

If you are in the UK perhaps your local library has Ancestry.

[keyboard86]

Hi again, possibly the "G" could from the record above indicate Garrison?
He married an Elizabeth Ann Shaw Dec qtr 1896 Chesterfield 7b 1413
Keyboard86

[Jebber]

Or Gunner

[hoarder]

Thanks to everyone for your help, I was doing this a a favour for someone who has now discovered an envelope with additional documents but as always thanks to all who contributed.

Regards

[IMBER]

The letter G has a special significance for Freemasons.

Imber