John_Hartley Posted 15 August , 2013 Posted 15 August , 2013 If there is a history of the Coldstreams, I'd appreciate a look-up for Lieutenant (later Captain) Carlos Paton Blacker to let me know which battalion he served with. His MIC indicates he went overseas on 5/10/15 (so no help there). TIA John
ss002d6252 Posted 15 August , 2013 Posted 15 August , 2013 The Nov 1916 army list has him as Special Reserve with a '4' in brackets next to his name. The abbreviation list indicates that this means he was attached to 4th Bn. Craig
Old Owl Posted 15 August , 2013 Posted 15 August , 2013 If there is a history of the Coldstreams, I'd appreciate a look-up for Lieutenant (later Captain) Carlos Paton Blacker to let me know which battalion he served with. His MIC indicates he went overseas on 5/10/15 (so no help there). TIA John Hi John, According to the December, 1915 Army List, he is 4th Battalion. 2/Lt 15/7/15. Hope this helps. Robert
charlesmessenger Posted 15 August , 2013 Posted 15 August , 2013 John - He was 4th Battalion, who were Pioneers. His account of his WW1 experiences Have You Forgotten Yet? was published by Pen & Sword in 2000. - Charles M
GraemeClarke Posted 15 August , 2013 Posted 15 August , 2013 John Previous thread here http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5488 which confirms (?) the above Regards, Graeme
Old Owl Posted 15 August , 2013 Posted 15 August , 2013 In the February, 1919 A.L. he is shown as 2nd Bn and as being an M.C. winner!! Lieut. 3/10/15 and T/Capt. 13/7/18. Robert
tullybrone Posted 15 August , 2013 Posted 15 August , 2013 Hi, He also served as medical officer with 2nd CG in France 1939/40 and was awarded the GM in WW2. His book is a good read. Steve Y
John_Hartley Posted 15 August , 2013 Author Posted 15 August , 2013 Many thanks. 4th battalion it is then. Apparently he became an emminent psychiatrist after the war. His involvement in the 1930s with the Eugenics movement may have meant that he woldnt have been my first choice as a dining companion.
Coldstreamer Posted 15 August , 2013 Posted 15 August , 2013 its an excellent book and well worth a read his medals are at RHQ in London
Colin W Taylor Posted 15 August , 2013 Posted 15 August , 2013 John According to the war diary he served with the 2nd Battalion from 11th June 1918 to 27th September when he was wounded near Louverval. I’d agree that his book is a good read. Kind regard Colin
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