dundeesown Posted 19 March , 2009 Share Posted 19 March , 2009 Hi I`m looking for help with this,was looking for Mic for a James Garrity of the Royal Highlanders and the only thing I can get is this,can`t get a James only a J Garrity I know it tells of his discharge but is it telling me anything other than this ? it has badge and medal on it but was he entitled to any ? I cant see another MIC for him,appreciate any help Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per ardua per mare per terram Posted 19 March , 2009 Share Posted 19 March , 2009 If you look at this helpful site: http://www.1914-1918.net/grandad/mic.htm and scroll down to: "Third type of card "The third type of card covered the issue of a silver war badge. " For explanations. You might get more information from the SWB roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeesown Posted 19 March , 2009 Author Share Posted 19 March , 2009 Many thanks for the tip. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Jones Posted 20 March , 2009 Share Posted 20 March , 2009 Hello Gary, There were at least FIVE different Army Orders covering the issue of the Silver War Badge. There were some differences of interpreptation of how the order should be administered within each order. It gets a bit complex, basically. But the early part of A.O. 265 0f 1917 (Your man's bit) 2a1 , means he served abroad.. 2a1. quickly got replaced by 2 (b ) , for men that served abroad. I have looked but cannot find another Medal Index Card for him but there should be one. Regards Mike Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeesown Posted 20 March , 2009 Author Share Posted 20 March , 2009 Thanks for that Mike. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelPack Posted 20 March , 2009 Share Posted 20 March , 2009 Gary Your man's papers are in the 'Pension' section of Ancestry. Resided at 47 Balgey Street, Dundee and was embodied on 26/11/14 (not 1910) with 4th Battalion Black watch. He did not serve overseas because of major bladder and anal problems that are described in the medical notes 'as a nuisance to other men'. Eventually transferred to 301st Reserve Labour Company on 14/8/17 before being discharged as unfit on 23/11/17. Regards Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeesown Posted 20 March , 2009 Author Share Posted 20 March , 2009 Mel you are a Star thanks for that. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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