josquin Posted 14 January , 2009 Share Posted 14 January , 2009 Pte. Robert Gannon, service # 52356, served on the Western Front and was WIA during June or July, 1918. He survived the war but his twin brother, Edward (unit unknown) was KIA. Gannon was from Wales--possibly Anglesey. Any information about Private Gannon, or his brother, will be most welcome. I am requesting this for Private Gannon's great grandson. Thank you. Trelawney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMannus Posted 14 January , 2009 Share Posted 14 January , 2009 Hello the only Edward Gannon listed is No 20472 Royal Garrison Artillery, 5th Siege Battery. KIA 8/5/18. Buried at Houchin cemetery, France. He was born and resided in Dublin. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Grundy Posted 14 January , 2009 Share Posted 14 January , 2009 The medal index card for Robert Gannon shows that he was discharged, probably as a result of the wounds you mention, being awarded a Silver War Badge. The reference is SWB List MGC/857. Someone might be able to look that up for you to get more details. A service record doesn't appear to have survived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmsk212 Posted 14 January , 2009 Share Posted 14 January , 2009 Hi MGC/857 52356 Pte R Gannon MGC Cav enlisted 22/02/1915, discharged 19/11/1919 due to Enlargement of Glands. Served abroad and was issued badge number B348103 Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josquin Posted 14 January , 2009 Author Share Posted 14 January , 2009 David, Jim and Steve My sincere thank you for your very informative replies to my request for information concerning Private Gannon. Since a service record did not appear to survive (the 1940 bombing that destroyed over half of the Great War records for NCOs and other ranks, I presume), the roll for the campaign medal would be the only source remaining. I believe the medal rolls are available only for use on site rather than by post or online, so that will be something of a challenge as I am not living in the U.K. Again, thank you for all the information. Trelawney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josquin Posted 19 January , 2009 Author Share Posted 19 January , 2009 Hi MGC/857 52356 Pte R Gannon MGC Cav enlisted 22/02/1915, discharged 19/11/1919 due to Enlargement of Glands. Served abroad and was issued badge number B348103 Steve Steve Does the SWB Roll list Private Gannon's unit assignments specifically or only say that he served "abroad?" If units are specified, please inform me what they are--this will help in learning more about his WIA from the Weekly Casualty Lists, unit war journals, and the like. His great grandson thinks Gannon was WIA about 12 June 1918. Again, many thanks for your help. Trelawney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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