Guest RogerTamplin Posted 21 December , 2015 Share Posted 21 December , 2015 Does anyone have anything on Horace Henry (Harry) Forbes? As Serjeant Forbes, he was made 2nd Lieutenant, same day day as Albert Tuckey, 5th March 1915. I believe he was later made Captain. And I know he lost a leg at some point, tho how, where, or when I have no idea. Any news or hints gratefully received. Roger Tamplin (Great nephew). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 21 December , 2015 Share Posted 21 December , 2015 Harry Forbes spent a relative short time with 1st Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment before being wounded at Aubers Ridge on 9th May 1915. I strongly suspect that this was when he lost his leg, and that he didn't return to the front line thereafter. Here are my notes on him: Served in the Coldstream Guards prior to the war. A Lance-Sergeant in the 1st Coldstream Guards in 1911. Did not serve overseas in the ranks prior to being discharged to a Commission. Served in the Coldstream Guards prior to the war. A Lance-Sergeant of the 1st Coldstream Guards, of 10 Dagmar Road, Windsor, Berks in 1911. Commissioned from a Sergeant in the Coldstream Guards as a Special Reserve Second Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment on 6th March 1915. Embarked to France in March 1915. Joined 1st Battalion on 10th April 1915. Wounded as a Second Lieutenant with "C" Company of 1st Battalion at Aubers Ridge on 9th May 1915. Promoted to Lieutenant in February 1916, dated 1st October 1915. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29468/supplement/1561 Placed on the half-pay List on account of ill-health on 29th November 1916. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29881/supplement/12635 Restored to full-pay and appointed as temporary Captain whilst employed at R.A.M.C. Records at Woking from 7th April 1919. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31341/supplement/6094 Reverts to the half-pay list on account of ill-health upon ceasing to be employed in a Record Office as a temporary Captain on full pay from 1st April 1921. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32367/supplement/4991/ Placed on retired pay on account of ill-health caused by wounds upon completion of 5 years' non-employment on 29th November 1921, and granted the rank of Captain. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32595/supplement/907/ Born in 1886 at Manchester, Lancashire (Chorlton RD). Son of George Forbes and Mrs Annie Forbes (nee Howett). Living with mother and grandparents at Melton Mowbray in 1891, and with aunt and uncle at Melton Mowbray in 1901. Married to Annie Louisa Bunning in 1910. Father of Horace Reginald Forbes. Of Lynmouth House, Heathside Crescent, Woking. Of Cottenham, Teignmouth Road, Bishopsteignton, Devon in 1966. Died at Lady Croft Tichborne, Hampshire on 5th July 1966. Officers record at National Archives: WO 339/24101 Captain Horace Henry FORBES. The Northamptonshire Regiment. I haven't reviewed his service file but it is likely to have his pre-officer record and details of his medical reviews within. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavidJames Posted 12 September , 2016 Share Posted 12 September , 2016 Hello - If it's not too much trouble, I would appreciate any photograph images you may have of Capt. F R Berridge DSO MC. Contactable on david.douglas500@btinternet.com Kind regards and thanks in anticipation. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 12 September , 2016 Share Posted 12 September , 2016 (edited) Here's one we prepared earlier.... (click on the title/name to link to an old topic) Edited 12 September , 2016 by Stebie9173 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis-4u Posted 20 November , 2016 Share Posted 20 November , 2016 Hi There Dick, Any chance of anything to do with Neale, Lt. T H C. Please? It would be really appreciated. Regards, Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 23 November , 2016 Share Posted 23 November , 2016 We posted the information about him on page 2 - see post #29, etc. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis-4u Posted 24 November , 2016 Share Posted 24 November , 2016 Many thanks Steve for the THC Neale image and information, most helpful, greatly appreciated. Regards, Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 19 February , 2018 Share Posted 19 February , 2018 Hello I have purchased a copy of Northamptonshire and the Great War looking for a photograph of Capt William Dulley. I have failed to find him and I wondered if you could possibly give me a page reference. kindest regards Patricia ( Thompson-Wright) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 19 February , 2018 Share Posted 19 February , 2018 (edited) He appears on page 56 in the group photograph of the 1/4th Battalion (seated, far right as we look). The key to the photograph is on an Addendum page before the Contents page. I do have a little on his army career and non-army life (some of which is a bit personal). I can post the information if you would like). Steve. Edited 20 February , 2018 by Stebie9173 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 20 February , 2018 Share Posted 20 February , 2018 Thank you so much. I am embarrassed I didn’t see his name although I’m glad as I would be delighted to receive any other information you have. How best to give you my address? kind regards Patricia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 20 February , 2018 Share Posted 20 February , 2018 Patricia, I have sent you a message through the Forum message system. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 28 November , 2018 Share Posted 28 November , 2018 Folks, Anything on 2nd Lt. Donald K. Cooper? Ideally, I’m trying to track down his medals. I have some other mementos he gathered in the months before his passing. Regards, Conor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 7 October , 2019 Share Posted 7 October , 2019 Hi I am looking for information on CH Martyn Second Lieutenant Northamptonshire Regiment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rayner Posted 8 October , 2019 Share Posted 8 October , 2019 Welcome to the forum Find my Past has this First name(s) C H Last name Martyn Year 1914-20 Service number - Rank Second Lieutenant,Lieutenant,Captain Second rank Lieutenant Third rank Captain Regiment Northamptonshire Regiment, Royal Engineers Second corps Royal Engineers Third corps Royal Engineers Service record Rank: Second Lieutenant, Corps: Northamptonshire Regiment Second service record Rank: Lieutenant, Corps: Royal Engineers Third service record Rank: Captain, Corps: Royal Engineers Image link http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D3966787 george Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaySearching Posted 8 October , 2019 Share Posted 8 October , 2019 On 07/10/2019 at 15:12, Flanners said: Hi I am looking for information on CH Martyn Second Lieutenant Northamptonshire Regiment From the Peerage Captain Clive Harrison Martyn was the son of Charles Harrison Martyn. He married, firstly, Hon. Vera Pearl Jessel, daughter of Herbert Merton Jessel, 1st Baron Jessel and Maud Goldsmid, on 7 July 1925.2 He married, secondly, Hon. Phyllis Bethell, daughter of John Henry Bethell, 1st Baron Bethell and Florence Wyles, on 2 March 1933. He died on 4 January 1959. He gained the rank of Captain in the Royal Engineers.1 He was awarded the Military Cross (M.C.) that should get you started Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRG Posted 11 February , 2020 Share Posted 11 February , 2020 Hello, I found today various WW1 training booklets, Including "Notes on Field Defences 1914" "The NCO's Musketry Small book 1915" "Training Depot Battalion, Chatham Standing Orders 1915" they are marked to a R. P. Taylor 3rd Northamptonshire Regiment H Company. He is shown on your list, I would be grateful of the information your may have. Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted 20 December , 2022 Share Posted 20 December , 2022 Hi, I wondered if anyone could help or point in the right direction of finding a photo of my great-grandfather, Frank Spencer (born George Bird) 8483. I have been researching him for quite a while and would love to find a photo to put a face to the information. He was in the Northamptonshire Regiment during WW1. Thank you Kay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bifbas Posted 19 March , 2023 Share Posted 19 March , 2023 Good morning Dick From your post in 2004 are you able to let me have copies of JG Lowther and Sir Charles Lowther? regards bifbas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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