BSH Posted 23 March , 2004 Share Posted 23 March , 2004 Hi, I have the 2nd batt Seaforth highlander’s war diary from the 22nd April 1917 until 28th November. I'm typing it up at the moment (and have been doing so for the last few months!!). If anyone would like any information please do ask. Barry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick H Posted 11 May , 2005 Share Posted 11 May , 2005 Hi I am trying to find out what happened to Lt Douglas Renton of the Seaforth Highlanders. All I know is he is mention in 1914 as being "in action". I know its a long shot but ........ Thanks Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecnorwell Posted 26 June , 2005 Share Posted 26 June , 2005 Hi Barry, I am trying to find any details of Corporal Edward Henry Thompson, although half the time he called himself Henry Edward Thompson. He is my Great Grandfather. On the 3rd September 1917, his wife, Emma Beatrice died, and on her death certificate her husband is said to be a CORPORAL, 10089, 2ND SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS. Although there is no mention of his death in any records, he never returned from the war, and we never found out what happened to him. I know the chance is slim, but could you look through the diary to see if he is mentioned at all. Thank you Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted 18 August , 2005 Share Posted 18 August , 2005 I would like to see the diary for the first half of the war. Hi, I have the 2nd batt Seaforth highlander’s war diary from the 22nd April 1917 until 28th November. I'm typing it up at the moment (and have been doing so for the last few months!!). If anyone would like any information please do ask. Barry. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenwoodman Posted 8 November , 2005 Share Posted 8 November , 2005 Hi Barry Could you just clarify the dates of the war diary you hold please? Is it 28th November 1917 or 1918? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrebing Posted 4 December , 2005 Share Posted 4 December , 2005 hello.....I just joined and am beginning my research regarding my Great Grandfather,his brother and brother inlaw. I saw your diary and what luck......... My Great Great Uncle ....... Lance Corporal George Devlin 2nd Bn.Seaforth Highlanders Died of his wounds on 15 Oct.1917 at 22 nd.General Hospital and is buried at Etaples Do you have any information about which battle he may have been wounded at and what date etc.??? thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterySergeantMajor Posted 4 December , 2005 Share Posted 4 December , 2005 Where were they on the 15th of October 1917? Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 5 December , 2005 Share Posted 5 December , 2005 2nd Seaforths attacked on the 4th October which may be right date wise to allow for his death 11 days or so later at base hospital on the French coast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrebing Posted 9 December , 2005 Share Posted 9 December , 2005 Have since my first post discovered the Passchendaele Archive...since I am not sure how many days inbetween his dying and actually receiving his wounds.There are a few poosibilities as to which battle it may have been. You all have heped me so much in just a few days of research that I am sure I will get the details at some time.....I even have a photo of his grave coming .......you guys are great ........ next I'll be researching my GGUncles on the german side ....so lets hope I'll be as lucky there... Thanks so very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecnorwell Posted 13 January , 2006 Share Posted 13 January , 2006 Hi Barry, thanks for your time, like an idiot, i never thought to check the medal roll records, did so and very quickly found him, it shows he was in the Seaforth Highlanders, Regiment No S/10089, just as it was on his wife's death certificate, so that confirms it is him. he was a Lance Corporal. then it says he was in the Royal Fusiliers, Corporal, Regiment No 101429, and then Labour Corps, Corporal, Regiment No 479581, 1914 - 1920. Still can not find a death for him in the War Graves web site. I did try the regimental museum at Fort George, by e-mail and phone, no help at all. I suppose i was hoping that he would have been given Compassionate Leave because of his wife's sudden death, leaving two young children, and that might be mentioned in the War Diary. Thanks for your help again, all the best Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Simpson Posted 17 May , 2007 Share Posted 17 May , 2007 Hi Barry, My great grandfather Sgt Robert Grant was with the 2nd battalion Seaforth Highlanders and died on November 15 1920 while tending the graves at Duisans British Cemetery at Etrun. Not sure of the cause of death but he was wounded earlier in the shooulder. Do you know of any information about him or am I able to see the diaries you've been transcribing? Any help about this battalion would be greatly appreciated. Hi, I have the 2nd batt Seaforth highlander’s war diary from the 22nd April 1917 until 28th November. I'm typing it up at the moment (and have been doing so for the last few months!!). If anyone would like any information please do ask. Barry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHistorian27081980 Posted 1 July , 2007 Share Posted 1 July , 2007 Hi Barry A long shot but I am looking for information regarding my great-great-uncle Private Alexander Brown of the 1st Bn. Seaforth Highlanders, (He originally joined the 2nd Bn. Seaforth Highlanders but when he died of wounds on 15th November 1917 shortly after the battle of Tikrit he was listed as 1st Bn. Seaforth Highlanders). Are there any refernces to him in the war diary for the period you have? Many many thanks for any help that I may receive. Gilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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