SFayers Posted 6 October , 2012 Share Posted 6 October , 2012 Hi folks, I've just been reading a thread on the British Medals Forum regarding a death plaque to an Albert John Banning, attributed to a Private 24632 of the Grenadier Guards: http://www.britishme...php?f=3&t=83550 For those who may not be able to access the link (you may have to be a BMF member), Albert is not recorded on the CWGC or SDGW (I've also checked both sources online, and nobody comes close), but from the GRO War Death Army Other Ranks (1914 - 1921) he is recorded as having died in 1917. Could this chap be a possible non-commemoration? Kind regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPT Posted 6 October , 2012 Share Posted 6 October , 2012 I can only find one man called Albert John Banning. He was born 1894 in Thatcham Berkshire. No idea if it's a clue, but his brother was killed in 1917; BANNING, THOMAS HENRY Rank: Private Service No: 8114 Date of Death: 09/03/1917 Age: 36 Regiment/Service: Royal Berkshire Regiment 2nd Bn. Grave Reference II. D. 30. Cemetery BRAY MILITARY CEMETERY Additional Information: Son of Mrs. S. A. Banning, of 25, Katesgrove Lane, Reading, and the late Mr. T. Banning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughdiamond Posted 6 October , 2012 Share Posted 6 October , 2012 Is there a date of death on his MIC? is the person who started the post a relative and have they been advised to request his service record? Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Hayes Posted 6 October , 2012 Share Posted 6 October , 2012 His MIC doesn't mention his death. Sandie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southafricawargraves Posted 6 October , 2012 Share Posted 6 October , 2012 Name: BANNING, Albert J Unit:Grenadier Guards Rank:Private Number:24632 Year: 1917 Volume : G1 Page: 367 Record source: GRO War Death Army Other Ranks (1914 to 1921) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardess Posted 7 October , 2012 Share Posted 7 October , 2012 As he appears on the GRO Indexes he should be in the IFCP system awaiting CWGC/MoD acceptance. Terry or John may be able to confirm this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 7 October , 2012 Share Posted 7 October , 2012 As Diane indicates, In From the Cold Project volunteers checked the full GRO list against CWGC. It has been the major part of our work. Regrettably, the volunteer who checked this batch seems to have missed Banning. We'll now get the death certificate and progress the matter with CWGC/MoD. By the by, Terry tells me that the inattentive volunteer in this case was some bloke called Hartley. Slinks away, most sheepishly............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFayers Posted 7 October , 2012 Author Share Posted 7 October , 2012 Thanks for the feedback folks. The poster on the BMF had recently purchased both plaques to Albert and Thomas Banning. Many thanks for following this chap up John - it would be good to see Albert commemorated appropriately. Kind regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFayers Posted 18 November , 2013 Author Share Posted 18 November , 2013 Hi John, As a matter of interest, how has Albert's case progressed? Kind regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanh Posted 19 November , 2013 Share Posted 19 November , 2013 Believe that MOD are not progressing any non commemorations at this time, been waiting about 18 months for one of my own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFayers Posted 5 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 5 December , 2013 Apologies for not replying sooner Alan, I've only just seen your post. Thanks very much for your feedback. Kind regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 5 December , 2013 Share Posted 5 December , 2013 The current position is that the National Army Museum is taking over the responsibility, from the MoD, for approving UK army cases. They have had to recuit staff and expect to have them in place by Christmas. There will be a meeting between the NAM and CWGC in January for a full exchange of information. The new staff will have to get their feet under the table but we should be seeing cases start to come through by early spring. My understanding is the there are about 230 cases backlogged - approx. 200 from In From the Cold and another 30 from other sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFayers Posted 5 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 5 December , 2013 Thanks for the update John - much appreciated. Kind regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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