munchkin Posted 15 July , 2004 Share Posted 15 July , 2004 Hi All, I was wondering if you could help me with a couple of queries please:- 1. Why did Christopher May have 2 regiments? and also 2. What does the GS mean infront of his 2nd number Thanks Glynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogal Posted 15 July , 2004 Share Posted 15 July , 2004 Hi Glynn I'll take an uneducated guess on the second question - (ie get someone to confirm!!) - Gunnery Sergeant ? rgds doogal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogal Posted 15 July , 2004 Share Posted 15 July , 2004 on second thoughts ... Royal Fusiliers... not artillery. sorry.... doogal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchkin Posted 15 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 15 July , 2004 Nice thought doogal. i suppose it could be??. Thanks Glynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted 15 July , 2004 Share Posted 15 July , 2004 Glynn, This is just a case of the soldier transferring from one Regiment to another and this could be for all manor of reasons. If you try to get hold of a copy of his Medal Roll you may be able to get more info regarding what Battalions he belonged to, which may be a starting point. GS- General Service. Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchkin Posted 15 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 15 July , 2004 sKI, Where would i get a copy of his medal roll, or do you mean his MIC (WHICH IS ABOVE) Glynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted 15 July , 2004 Share Posted 15 July , 2004 Glynn, The reference numbers next to the Victory medal and British War medal on the MIC refer to the Medal Roll, which are held at the National archives. You could get a private researcher to get a copy of the relevent page for you if you can't get there yourself. Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinH Posted 15 July , 2004 Share Posted 15 July , 2004 Glynn, The Medal rolls are in class WO329 at the National Archives. The reference on your Medal card - TP/104B 33 - can be converted to the piece number you need. There is a folder there with a key, which allows you to convert one to the other. GS appears as a prefix on quite a few Royal Fusilier medals. I think it was used for by some of the Service Battalions, and as already stated by Ski, stands for General Service. The medal roll should indicate the exact battalions he served with. Regards Gavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian Bowbrick Posted 15 July , 2004 Share Posted 15 July , 2004 The roll in this instance will be particularly useful as the Royal Fusilier rolls usually show dates when the soldier served overseas after 1916 like: (1) 10-4-16 to 21-3-18 etc etc. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchkin Posted 15 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 15 July , 2004 Where do i find them are they at the PRO or do you know if someone has a copy of them Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted 15 July , 2004 Share Posted 15 July , 2004 Glynn, The National Archives is the PRO. You may find the section on researching the service of a WW1 soldier useful on the main site. Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchkin Posted 15 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 15 July , 2004 Thanks again ski. Glynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchkin Posted 15 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 15 July , 2004 Thanks to everyone for their help, it is much appreciated. Glynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackblue Posted 18 July , 2004 Share Posted 18 July , 2004 I would say he served as: 1. 52791 Pte - Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; and later 2. GS/83937 - Royal Fusiliers Regards TD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchkin Posted 19 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 19 July , 2004 Thanks Blackblue Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliecoco Posted 19 July , 2004 Share Posted 19 July , 2004 Hi Munchkin, Next time I am at the PRO, which should be later this week, I will get a copy of the medal roll for you. Alie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Badahur Posted 12 July , 2006 Share Posted 12 July , 2006 Hi All, I was wondering if you could help me with a couple of queries please:- 1. Why did Christopher May have 2 regiments? and also 2. What does the GS mean infront of his 2nd number Thanks Glynn. According to "Williamson's" guide to BWM abbreviations GS Stands for "general service" Prefix. hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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