Wendy Macpherson Posted 19 February , 2014 Posted 19 February , 2014 Hello EveryoneI'm going to be in Wellington at Archives New Zealand tomorrow ~ Thursday 20th February 2014. If you would like a New Zealand soldiers war service file digitised please add name to list NOW!I can do ten file requests for forum members, over the counter requests are free so this wont cost you anything [normally $25 NZD each if ordered online in New Zealand] The files will be digitised and available to view on line within two weeks.Please check that your soldiers file is available to be digitised by checking the Archives New Zealand website, use the 'simple search' option http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/Post your soldiers full name and service number here and I will order for you.WendyFoot note: While I'm very happy to order bulk files for individual members of the forum I will use my discretion and allow members who only want one or two files or haven't had files digitised before to go first.
Promenade Posted 19 February , 2014 Posted 19 February , 2014 Hi Wendy, Firstly may I thank you for your generous offer. I am interested in, and would be grateful for sight of, the papers for the following soldier THISTLEWAITE, HARRY, Corporal No. 28560, 4th Bn. 3rd New Zealand Rifle Brigade. Died 9/9/1918. Age 28. Son of John and Alice Thistlewaite, of 36, Sirdar St., Edge Hill, Liverpool, England. IV. C. 19. (Hermies Hill British Cemetery) Thankyou again - your offer is much appreciated Promenade
Andrew P Posted 19 February , 2014 Posted 19 February , 2014 Hi Wendy The following WW1 record would be great if possible WEIR, Archibald Dargue - WWI 6/2824, WWII 1/9/355 - Army Cheers Andrew
Wendy Macpherson Posted 19 February , 2014 Author Posted 19 February , 2014 Thanks Promenade and Andrew I have added you chaps to the list. Archives NZ may be down for maintenance and trying to link may time out, here is another link to the Auckland Cenotaph where service information can been seen and a link to files. hopefully Archives they will be up and running soon.
hen190782 Posted 19 February , 2014 Posted 19 February , 2014 Hi Wendy Bit of a list GEDDIS, Frank - WWI 6/1852, WWII 5/3/79 - Army GEMMELL, Gordon - WW1 6/47 - Army GEMMELL, Robert - WW1 63328 - Army GEMMELL, Ronald - WW1 11270 - Army HAMILTON, David - WW1 10/4464 - Army HAMILTON, David - WW1 19683 - Army McGOWAN, William John - WW1 30834 - Army MULHOLLAND, Mortimer - WW1 24465 - Army ROSEMOND, David - WW1 10/2752 - Army TODD, Ernest - WW1 15044 - Army There are NZEF men in my servicemen newspaper pictures list on www.greatwarbelfastclippings.com - if there are any that interest you, let me know. Thanks Nigel
Wendy Macpherson Posted 19 February , 2014 Author Posted 19 February , 2014 Hi Wendy Bit of a list GEDDIS, Frank - WWI 6/1852, WWII 5/3/79 - Army GEMMELL, Gordon - WW1 6/47 - Army GEMMELL, Robert - WW1 63328 - Army GEMMELL, Ronald - WW1 11270 - Army HAMILTON, David - WW1 10/4464 - Army HAMILTON, David - WW1 19683 - Army McGOWAN, William John - WW1 30834 - Army MULHOLLAND, Mortimer - WW1 24465 - Army ROSEMOND, David - WW1 10/2752 - Army TODD, Ernest - WW1 15044 - Army There are NZEF men in my servicemen newspaper pictures list on www.greatwarbelfastclippings.com - if there are any that interest you, let me know. Thanks Nigel Hello Nigel TODD Ernest - WW1 15044 - Army. Has already been digitised On your website under Battlefield tours - Cemeteries of France and Flanders, is there any mention of the London Rifle Brigade Cemetery in Ploegsteert How many New Zealand soldiers do you think you may have photos of, approximately, the list is very looooong Wendy
Sepoy Posted 19 February , 2014 Posted 19 February , 2014 Hi Wendy If possible, I would be most grateful if you could order the following service documents (if possible). I have noticed that Hawkins and Hirons may have served during WW2, but they do not show on the WW2 Nominal rolls - are they available???? Please accept my sincere thanks for your help. Trevor (Sepoy) 2/1790 Gunner John Conry Hawkins, New Zealand Field Artillery.HAWKINS, John Conroy - WWI 2/1790, WWII 822352 - Army (R24059807) 10/1522 Private Victor Hessell, Wellington Infantry Battalion, New Zealand Expeditionary ForceHESSELL, Victor - WW1 10/1522 - Army (R16794810)2/576 Gunner Thomas George Hirons, 2nd Battery, New Zealand Field Artillery.HIRONS, Thomas George - WWI 2/576, WWII 812441 - Army (R24059965)
ypres Posted 19 February , 2014 Posted 19 February , 2014 Wendy. Thank you for your very kind offer, If you have time i have two lads: (R21899405) CROUCH, Albert Edward - WW1 57197 - ArmyBRIDGER, William- WW1 57022- Army. (R22278944) Kind Regards. JIM
hen190782 Posted 19 February , 2014 Posted 19 February , 2014 Wendy I have newspaper pictures of 39 men where the caption indicates NZ forces - I also have a lengthy article entitled "With the New Zealand Forces" (BNL 20-09-1915) ... pm your email address to me and I will send list. The Battlefield Tour articles have an Ulster Division perspective I have had a quick skim through them and could nt see Rifle Brigade content, but I do have 27 newspaper pictures of Rifle Brigade men. Look forward to hearing from you. Nigel P.S. That Ernest Todd was born in England so is unlikely to be my man
Wendy Macpherson Posted 19 February , 2014 Author Posted 19 February , 2014 Thank you for submitting your Kiwi soldiers We will close the list off there Will be back tonight to confirm what files I ordered up today Talk soon, Wendy
Wendy Macpherson Posted 20 February , 2014 Author Posted 20 February , 2014 Wendy. Thank you for your very kind offer, If you have time i have two lads: (R21899405) CROUCH, Albert Edward - WW1 57197 - Army BRIDGER, William- WW1 57022- Army. (R22278944) Kind Regards. JIM Hello Jim Crouch file is available now to view Bridger file is available now to view Wendy
Wendy Macpherson Posted 20 February , 2014 Author Posted 20 February , 2014 Hi Wendy If possible, I would be most grateful if you could order the following service documents (if possible). I have noticed that Hawkins and Hirons may have served during WW2, but they do not show on the WW2 Nominal rolls - are they available???? Please accept my sincere thanks for your help. Trevor (Sepoy) 2/1790 Gunner John Conry Hawkins, New Zealand Field Artillery. HAWKINS, John Conroy - WWI 2/1790, WWII 822352 - Army (R24059807) 10/1522 Private Victor Hessell, Wellington Infantry Battalion, New Zealand Expeditionary Force HESSELL, Victor - WW1 10/1522 - Army (R16794810) 2/576 Gunner Thomas George Hirons, 2nd Battery, New Zealand Field Artillery. HIRONS, Thomas George - WWI 2/576, WWII 812441 - Army (R24059965) Hello Sepoy I have ordered up your three soldiers RE: John Conroy HAWKINS and Thomas George HIRONS - You will be lucky and get both files, WW1 and WW2. Archives NZ have only just advised that all soldiers that served in both wars are to have both files digitised. Usually you have to apply to New Zealand Defence Force to get WW2 files released. Well done my friend, you will get some great information to go on with... Wendy
Wendy Macpherson Posted 20 February , 2014 Author Posted 20 February , 2014 Hi Wendy, Firstly may I thank you for your generous offer. I am interested in, and would be grateful for sight of, the papers for the following soldier THISTLEWAITE, HARRY, Corporal No. 28560, 4th Bn. 3rd New Zealand Rifle Brigade. Died 9/9/1918. Age 28. Son of John and Alice Thistlewaite, of 36, Sirdar St., Edge Hill, Liverpool, England. IV. C. 19. (Hermies Hill British Cemetery) Thankyou again - your offer is much appreciated Promenade Hi Promenade You are very welcome, I enjoy helping out where I can Harry Thistlewaite's file will be available within two weeks Hope you get some great information Wendy Hi Wendy The following WW1 record would be great if possible WEIR, Archibald Dargue - WWI 6/2824, WWII 1/9/355 - Army Cheers Andrew Hi Andrew Archibald Dargue WEIR 6/2824 - file has been ordered up for you Wendy
Wendy Macpherson Posted 20 February , 2014 Author Posted 20 February , 2014 Wendy I have newspaper pictures of 39 men where the caption indicates NZ forces - I also have a lengthy article entitled "With the New Zealand Forces" (BNL 20-09-1915) ... pm your email address to me and I will send list. The Battlefield Tour articles have an Ulster Division perspective I have had a quick skim through them and could nt see Rifle Brigade content, but I do have 27 newspaper pictures of Rifle Brigade men. Look forward to hearing from you. Nigel P.S. That Ernest Todd was born in England so is unlikely to be my man Hi - Will pm you Nigel as I am interested in the names of the NZ chaps Most of your men have been ordered up. Wendy GEDDIS, Frank - WWI 6/1852, WWII 5/3/79 - Army ----------------- Ordered GEMMELL, Gordon - WW1 6/47 - Army --------------------- Ordered GEMMELL, Robert - WW1 63328 - Army GEMMELL, Ronald - WW1 11270 - Army HAMILTON, David - WW1 10/4464 - Army -------------------- Ordered HAMILTON, David - WW1 19683 - Army McGOWAN, William John - WW1 30834 - Army ---------------- Ordered MULHOLLAND, Mortimer - WW1 24465 - Army ------------------- Ordered ROSEMOND, David - WW1 10/2752 - Army ------------------ Ordered TODD, Ernest - WW1 15044 - Army --------------- Available
ypres Posted 20 February , 2014 Posted 20 February , 2014 Wendy. What a star!!. Can't thank you enough, Cheers. JIM
Sepoy Posted 20 February , 2014 Posted 20 February , 2014 Wendy Thank you so much for all your help - you are an absolute star Best wishes Trevor (Sepoy)
hen190782 Posted 20 February , 2014 Posted 20 February , 2014 Wendy I have the name Ernest Victor Todd ... his record is held under Victor Todd rather than Ernest Todd Off topic a bit, but I have a man whose NZEF unit is listed as CTB - any idea of the full name of the Unit? Nigel
Promenade Posted 20 February , 2014 Posted 20 February , 2014 Wendy, Really appreciate you taking the time to help. Thank you again. Promenade
Wendy Macpherson Posted 20 February , 2014 Author Posted 20 February , 2014 Wendy I have the name Ernest Victor Todd ... his record is held under Victor Todd rather than Ernest Todd Off topic a bit, but I have a man whose NZEF unit is listed as CTB - any idea of the full name of the Unit? Nigel CIB = Canterbury Infantry Battalion Not sure about CTB What is the chaps name and I will have a look Wendy
hen190782 Posted 21 February , 2014 Posted 21 February , 2014 Wendy Private Thomas Moore but CIB could have been mis-transcribed as CTB in the PCI Roll of Honour I have uploaded NZEF newspaper items to photobucket - http://s832.photobucket.com/user/GWBP_NH/library/NZEF?sort=3&page=1 You should be able to download items of interest from there. Thanks, Nigel
Wendy Macpherson Posted 21 February , 2014 Author Posted 21 February , 2014 (edited) Wendy Private Thomas Moore but CIB could have been mis-transcribed as CTB in the PCI Roll of Honour I have uploaded NZEF newspaper items to photobucket - http://s832.photobucket.com/user/GWBP_NH/library/NZEF?sort=3&page=1 You should be able to download items of interest from there. Thanks, Nigel Thanks Nigel NZEF photo bucket album is very interesting Check out the men named Thomas Moore on the New Zealand Cenotaph there is one chap from the Canterbury Infantry Battalion that may be of interest to you here Wendy Edited 21 February , 2014 by Wendy Mac...
hen190782 Posted 22 February , 2014 Posted 22 February , 2014 Wendy The Thomas Moore on my research list survived the war. Nigel
Sepoy Posted 13 March , 2014 Posted 13 March , 2014 Hi Wendy If possible, I would be most grateful if you could order the following service documents (if possible). I have noticed that Hawkins and Hirons may have served during WW2, but they do not show on the WW2 Nominal rolls - are they available???? Please accept my sincere thanks for your help. Trevor (Sepoy) 2/1790 Gunner John Conry Hawkins, New Zealand Field Artillery. HAWKINS, John Conroy - WWI 2/1790, WWII 822352 - Army (R24059807) 10/1522 Private Victor Hessell, Wellington Infantry Battalion, New Zealand Expeditionary Force HESSELL, Victor - WW1 10/1522 - Army (R16794810) 2/576 Gunner Thomas George Hirons, 2nd Battery, New Zealand Field Artillery. HIRONS, Thomas George - WWI 2/576, WWII 812441 - Army (R24059965) Wendy Just a short note to thank you for requesting the files for the above men, which are now available. Mr Hirons downloaded - two more to go! I know what I will be doing this evening (At least it will keep me out of the pub!) Many thanks Sepoy
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