BARNWELL Posted 15 February , 2009 Share Posted 15 February , 2009 I have just found out that my grandfather was in the 261st Siege Battery during the First World War, and thanks to this Forum and its very helpful contributors, I now have a very good idea what I need to do to determine his progress via the various HAGs. in the absence of the 261st war diaries. What I do not have is a single photo of my grandfather in uniform, and I'm hoping someone can help or perhaps point me in the right direction of a suitable source. Fortunately he returned intact from the war but there are no relatives left to ask for the information. This is my debut on the Forum so my apologies if I have missed something in the earlier postings. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardess Posted 15 February , 2009 Share Posted 15 February , 2009 Hi Barnie and welcome to the forum. Good luck in your search. A name would be useful Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARNWELL Posted 16 February , 2009 Author Share Posted 16 February , 2009 Hi Barnie and welcome to the forum. Good luck in your search. A name would be useful Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARNWELL Posted 16 February , 2009 Author Share Posted 16 February , 2009 Hi Diane, I'm still getting to terms with postings. My Grandfather was John Barnwell No.110852. I'm guessing that he left the Battery in 1919 Regards Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ororkep Posted 16 February , 2009 Share Posted 16 February , 2009 Barnie, If your GF was serving in 261 Sge Bty as part of the Rhine army and depending which month he left in 1919, then yes I can point you to a battery photograph of all its gunners in uniform, which hopefully may even include your ancestor. I will PM the details to you accordingly. I cannot see his mic on Ancestry though to confirm, only one on the NA catalogue. His records do not appear to have survived although he appears to be an original member. You obviously have something to show he was a 261 member and his medal roll confirms it. Rgds Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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