Robert Easeman Posted 27 April , 2010 Share Posted 27 April , 2010 Can you help me in my search for information on Cpl. Charles W Slaney # 34312 Royal Field Artillery, decorated 26/09/1918 Military Medal. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 27 April , 2010 Share Posted 27 April , 2010 His Medal Index Card on Ancestry lists him as entering theatre of war - France 25-7-1915, entitled to the 1915 Star trio plus MM. Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 27 April , 2010 Share Posted 27 April , 2010 His MM card - possibly the only official place that his unit may be mentioned is on the National Archives website here: Description Medal card of Slaney, Charles William Corps Regiment No Rank Royal Field Artillery 374312 Corporal Date 1914-1920 Catalogue reference WO 372/23 Dept Records created or inherited by the War Office, Armed Forces, Judge Advocate General, and related bodies Series War Office: Service Medal and Award Rolls Index, First World War Piece Women's Services, Distinguished Conduct Medals and Military Medals http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...;resultcount=25 The date of entry MAY mean he was in the Artillery of 18th Division (82nd, 83rd, 84th or 85th Artillery Brigades) if he went overseas with a full unit rather than as a reinforcement. EDIT: Or the 18th Division Ammunition Column London Gazette 24-2-1919 34312 Cpl. Slaney, C. W., 18th Div. Amn. Col. (Bakewell). http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/311...upplements/1209 Which must mean the 26-9-1918 was the date of the deed.... Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Easeman Posted 6 May , 2010 Author Share Posted 6 May , 2010 His MM card - possibly the only official place that his unit may be mentioned is on the National Archives website here: Description Medal card of Slaney, Charles William Corps Regiment No Rank Royal Field Artillery 374312 Corporal Date 1914-1920 Catalogue reference WO 372/23 Dept Records created or inherited by the War Office, Armed Forces, Judge Advocate General, and related bodies Series War Office: Service Medal and Award Rolls Index, First World War Piece Women's Services, Distinguished Conduct Medals and Military Medals http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...;resultcount=25 The date of entry MAY mean he was in the Artillery of 18th Division (82nd, 83rd, 84th or 85th Artillery Brigades) if he went overseas with a full unit rather than as a reinforcement. EDIT: Or the 18th Division Ammunition Column London Gazette 24-2-1919 34312 Cpl. Slaney, C. W., 18th Div. Amn. Col. (Bakewell). http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/311...upplements/1209 Which must mean the 26-9-1918 was the date of the deed.... Steve. Many thanks for this info - it has been very helpful Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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