susan ault Posted 18 July , 2009 Share Posted 18 July , 2009 My grandfather Henry Charles Ault RGA I have recently been given this wounderful photo, up until a month ago all I knew was my grandfather was in the RGA. Sadly I will never know his battalion due to the destruction of his records during the 2nd world war. Sue Ault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay dubaya Posted 18 July , 2009 Share Posted 18 July , 2009 Sue, have you checked the actual Medal Rolls at Kew, there is a chance that his unit may be recorded there. What's Henry's service number? AVLs if they still exist for his home town are also a good resorce for unit details cheers, Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susan ault Posted 18 July , 2009 Author Share Posted 18 July , 2009 Sue, have you checked the actual Medal Rolls at Kew, there is a chance that his unit may be recorded there. What's Henry's service number? AVLs if they still exist for his home town are also a good resorce for unit details cheers, Jon Hi yes his medal roll was sent to me it only gives his base Dtls,115850, gunner RGA. I was told he was possibly conscripted to fort bogoyne, Dover. I have resined myself at present to the info i have obtained. As a military novice until I visit qew i will have to wait. Jon i have been researching my grandfather for the last 12 years its only been the last 4 that i have obtained any photos of him, he died a year before i was born 1954. He was born in1878. sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Clifton Posted 18 July , 2009 Share Posted 18 July , 2009 Hello Sue The RGA had batteries (heavy, siege, mountain and AA), companies (for coast defence) and sections (for AA) rather than battalions, which really only applied to the infantry. Have you tried looking in the 1918 Absent Voters List for the area he was living in at the time? These are now usually to be found at the relevant County Record Office, and I would expect you to find his unit there. Good luck! Ron PS Sorry Jon - I've only just noticed "AVLs" in your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susan ault Posted 18 July , 2009 Author Share Posted 18 July , 2009 Hello Sue The RGA had batteries (heavy, siege, mountain and AA), companies (for coast defence) and sections (for AA) rather than battalions, which really only applied to the infantry. Have you tried looking in the 1918 Absent Voters List for the area he was living in at the time? These are now usually to be found at the relevant County Record Office, and I would expect you to find his unit there. Good luck! Ron PS Sorry Jon - I've only just noticed "AVLs" in your post. Yes john visited westminster Archives im not sure if the lady I asked really knew what I was talking about, she said they didnt hold them there. I was a bit confused as she said the local library held them. I think i will phone up one day to ask another archavist just incase she was unsure. On my aunts birth cert for 1919 he is still down as RGA. sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadier Posted 18 July , 2009 Share Posted 18 July , 2009 I assume that you have looked at his MIC as well as the medal rolls. I know that it is unusual, but my Grandfather's MIC states 4th Seige Battery RGA, rather that just RGA. You may be lucky. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susan ault Posted 19 July , 2009 Author Share Posted 19 July , 2009 I assume that you have looked at his MIC as well as the medal rolls. I know that it is unusual, but my Grandfather's MIC states 4th Seige Battery RGA, rather that just RGA. You may be lucky. Nigel Please pardon my ignorance but what is a MIC Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockdoc Posted 19 July , 2009 Share Posted 19 July , 2009 Medal Index Card. They tell you which of the medal rolls to look at. They're on-line via the National Archives website or Ancestry. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susan ault Posted 19 July , 2009 Author Share Posted 19 July , 2009 Medal Index Card. They tell you which of the medal rolls to look at. They're on-line via the National Archives website or Ancestry. Keith hi Keith I cant see a mic any where on Ancestory i can only see MIR Ault Henry Charles GNR 115850 VICTORY RGA PAGE 6649 BRITISH DO SUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thGordons Posted 19 July , 2009 Share Posted 19 July , 2009 His card is on Ancestry HERE However it gives no more details than those you provide, its blank on the back and carries only RGA. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat01 Posted 12 October , 2009 Share Posted 12 October , 2009 Due to information received from members of this forum, I have recently acquired a copy of a book called Ocassional Gunfire: Diary of a Siege Gunner. This details the history of the 118th Siege Battery RGA. In the back is a nominal roll. I will be happy to look and see if your grandad was in the same regiment as my granddad. If found I will reply under this blog.... By the way 1954 is an excellent vintage..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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