Dannemois Posted 12 April , 2009 Posted 12 April , 2009 Although the medal card for Arthur Augusta Morgan identify this soldier has being KIA 3 Jan 1917 whilst serving with the Dorset Regt; he enlisted into the Somerset Light Infantry, service number 9939. Can someone please check the SDGW for other information such as Bn etc. Trying to piece together his movements during the war. Thanks, Roy
Light Bob Posted 13 April , 2009 Posted 13 April , 2009 Roy From the Somerset Light Infantry Casualty Book Enlisted 15th August 1914 Served in 6th Battalion Promoted Lance Corporal 30th January 1915 Brian
Chris_Baker Posted 13 April , 2009 Posted 13 April , 2009 SDGW adds - born Ebbw Vale, lived Brithdir, enlisted Cardiff.
Dannemois Posted 14 April , 2009 Author Posted 14 April , 2009 19453 .L/Sergeant 5th Battalion. Gary.F Hi Gary Just to confirm 19453, Lance Sgt, 5th Bn Dorset Reg? Thanks, Roy
Dannemois Posted 14 April , 2009 Author Posted 14 April , 2009 Roy From the Somerset Light Infantry Casualty Book Enlisted 15th August 1914 Served in 6th Battalion Promoted Lance Corporal 30th January 1915 Brian Hi Brian Thanks for the details, considering the source, SLI Casualty Book, are we saying he was wounded? and can I just confirm he served in 6th Bn, SLI Roy SDGW adds - born Ebbw Vale, lived Brithdir, enlisted Cardiff. Thanks Chris, appreciate the details, Roy
Light Bob Posted 16 April , 2009 Posted 16 April , 2009 Roy 'Casualty Books' in this context are akin to Muster Rolls and do not specifically referred to killed and wounded. They seem to vary from unit to unit, but basically record a soldier's record with the Battalion. Promotions, wounds dates of joining leaving etc. The quality and amount of information varies likewise, some complete some just a list of names. The book for the 6th Battalion SLI is at the Somerset Light Infantry Archive in Taunton. In this case it an annotated nominal roll The entry reads 9939 Morgan Arthur Augusta Church of England B Company Attested 25th August 1814 Age 28years 5 months Height 5ft 11in Trade Ironworker Next of Kin Mother George Hotel Brithdir There is no reference to dates of joining or leaving the Battalion Brian
Dannemois Posted 17 April , 2009 Author Posted 17 April , 2009 Roy 'Casualty Books' in this context are akin to Muster Rolls and do not specifically referred to killed and wounded. They seem to vary from unit to unit, but basically record a soldier's record with the Battalion. Promotions, wounds dates of joining leaving etc. The quality and amount of information varies likewise, some complete some just a list of names. The book for the 6th Battalion SLI is at the Somerset Light Infantry Archive in Taunton. In this case it an annotated nominal roll The entry reads 9939 Morgan Arthur Augusta Church of England B Company Attested 25th August 1814 Age 28years 5 months Height 5ft 11in Trade Ironworker Next of Kin Mother George Hotel Brithdir There is no reference to dates of joining or leaving the Battalion Brian Brian, many thanks for the explanation and the details. This entry gives extra information to add to my soldiers file. Your time and effort is much appreciated and the details gratefully received. Best Regards, Roy
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