Evesham tankee - deceased after discharge

[delta]

Grateful for assistance from anyone researching in the Evesham area.

32174 Gnr Henry David Haywood b c 1887 – a motor cycle mechanic, he married Henrietta Maria Bearcroft (a spinster) at the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel on 16th November 1912 - his name recorded as David. Their son Henry Edward was born at 3 Kings Road Evesham, on 27 Nov 1913. He was living at 6 Kings Road Evesham at the age of 27 years 2 months. He enlisted 18 Nov ‘15 and sought service with the RE. Heighy 5’ 7”’ blue eyes; brown hair. He was mobilised on 16 Mar 1916 and was authorised at Bisley on 11 Apr 1916. He deployed to France on 24 Aug ’16. He transferred to C Bn then was returned to the UK on 20 April 1917 (presumably as a result of injuries received during the battle of Arras. ) Later Pte Tank Corps 206260. Discharged 3 Oct ‘17 under Army Order 266 W of ‘17. Silver war awarded but Badge number not recorded. Pension record found showing deceased

Can't find any details of his death in Ancestry ? Grateful for point in the right direction

[headgardener]

There's a Henry Haywood died in Barnsley in 1925 aged 38 (details on Free BMD HERE). Would be the right age? Alternatively try other versions of his name (Henry, David, Heywood, Hayward, etc).

Also; regarding the SWB, there will be a record of the number on the SWB roll, surely?

[delta]

Thanks for the prompt advice. Sadly, there is no mention on the MIC

Here is the SWB card - how do I access the MGC rolls

[headgardener]

This card lists the roll reference; "MGC 105". Then, using this you look for the appropriate roll in WO 329. Look at the advice in the Long Long Trail (top left tab, just under this forum's mast-head).

[SteveE]

This card lists the roll reference; "MGC 105". Then, using this you look for the appropriate roll in WO 329. Look at the advice in the Long Long Trail (top left tab, just under this forum's mast-head).

Silver War Badge Roll reference is;

WO 329/3179 Machine Gun Corps (London) list MGC 1-300. Silver War Badge 1914-1920.

I suggest you post a request in "Lookup, Photo and Document Requests", there are a couple of guys on the forum who have a good selection of the SWB Rolls who may be able to help.

Regards

Steve

[delta]

thanks both

will do

S

[hmsk212]

Hi

I have replied on your other thread re MGC/105

Steve

[Ghost]

Hi,

Here is another Henry,

Surname: HAYWOOD

Forename: Henry

Middle Initial:

Year of Death: 1951

Reference: 768/B10/275

District: NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH

Alan

[delta]

Thanks Alan - most kind of you to look. will follow up

[KevinBattle]

Perhaps this is a relative that might help locate your man?

Name: HAYWOOD, HENRY JAMES

Initials: H J

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Worcestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 2nd Bn.

Age: 19

Date of Death: 10/11/1915

Service No: 17271

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Sarah Haywood, of Cleeve Prior, Evesham, Worcs.

Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 64 and 65.

Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL

It might explain why "your" Henry was known as David, to avoid confusion with this one?

[delta]

Hmmmmm. Interesting - thank you Kevin

Curiouser and curiouser said Alice......