Spud Trevor Posted 30 June , 2009 Share Posted 30 June , 2009 Hello, Could somebody please explain, I'm a little confused with a MIC for this Enniskillen soldier. He was killed in 1918 with the 6th Bn. His MIC shows a qualifying date of 2/11/1914 and that he was entitled to the 1914 star, however, I can't seem to find a battalion which went overseas on this date (looking at British Regiments - EA James). I do see the date 2/11/1914 mentioned (as I understand it) as the date which UVF battalions were incorporated into brigades within the Ulster division. Is this what the qualifying date on the MIC refers to ? Have I missed a battalion landing overseas on 2/11/1914 or is there some other interpretation to this qualifying date ? As a final confusing point, there are some service records on ancestry, for a William Kettles, which show some correlation with the CWGC details for this man, but many other discrepancies. Any help appreciated, Thanks, Spud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay dubaya Posted 30 June , 2009 Share Posted 30 June , 2009 Spud It's likely that he was part of a draft/reinforcement to the 2nd Bn cheers, Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud Trevor Posted 1 July , 2009 Author Share Posted 1 July , 2009 Thanks Jon, I didn't think of the most obvious answer, I must admit I'd not considered reinforcements so early in the war. I presume that means he had not joined up on commencement of the war, ie sent overseas after only a couple of months training ? Regards, Spud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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