midshipmanrayley Posted 18 August , 2014 Share Posted 18 August , 2014 George Arthur Byford, 1880-1917, was a resident of Great Yarmouth and a baker by trade. He served with the 12th Field Bakery, Army Service Corps, in German East Africa and died of enteric fever at Base Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, on 23rd February 1917. (He was the brother-in-law of Hedley Valentine Simnett, Coldstream Guards, who also has a forum topic). His medal index card is available but not found George's papers yet. He is on the CWGC website as G.A.Byford. Can any member help me discover his date of attestation and earlier service? Any guidance and advice always welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waggoner Posted 18 August , 2014 Share Posted 18 August , 2014 According to SDGW, born Gt. Yarmouth, enlisted same location, A/Cpl, died East Africa 23/2/17. No date of enlistment is given. Hope this helps a bit. All the best, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midshipmanrayley Posted 18 August , 2014 Author Share Posted 18 August , 2014 Many thanks Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KONDOA Posted 28 August , 2014 Share Posted 28 August , 2014 Probably sailed from Devonport aboard the HMT Huntsgreen on 8th February 1916. It had a company of ASC bakers aboard. Roop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midshipmanrayley Posted 13 September , 2014 Author Share Posted 13 September , 2014 Many thanks Roop. Buried in Dar Es Salaam and have friend currently there. Hoping he can visit the gravesite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KONDOA Posted 13 September , 2014 Share Posted 13 September , 2014 I believe the photos have already ben taken of the grave, try British War Graves Project / CWGC, I think Harry took the photos Roop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midshipmanrayley Posted 13 September , 2014 Author Share Posted 13 September , 2014 Thanks again Roop, will check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSim Posted 25 April , 2021 Share Posted 25 April , 2021 Have just found this topic, George Arthur Byford 1880-1917 S4/072205 12th Field Bakery, Army Service Corps from Great Yarmouth. George A Byford was My Nan's Father, My Great Grandfather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 30 April , 2021 Share Posted 30 April , 2021 The op is still on forum. Id suggest you send a message to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corisande Posted 30 April , 2021 Share Posted 30 April , 2021 There is a tech gizmo for allerting the OP @midshipmanrayley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSim Posted 30 April , 2021 Share Posted 30 April , 2021 With regards to GA Byford S4/072205 , I was hoping to find a photo of his grave site 2E2 Dar Es Salaam War cemetery. I have searched on line but can find no photos, Has anyone on this forum visited Dar Es Salaam & taken photos of War graves including 2E2 GA Byford or can someone give me some information regarding this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midshipmanrayley Posted 1 May , 2021 Author Share Posted 1 May , 2021 I first found George whilst researching my Yarmouth roots, Tiptod and Skoyles. I have a friend who lives in Dar es Salaam and will request a photo (security permitting). I will message further when I hear back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSim Posted 1 May , 2021 Share Posted 1 May , 2021 5 hours ago, midshipmanrayley said: I first found George whilst researching my Yarmouth roots, Tiptod and Skoyles. I have a friend who lives in Dar es Salaam and will request a photo (security permitting). I will message further when I hear back. 5 hours ago, midshipmanrayley said: I first found George whilst researching my Yarmouth roots, Tiptod and Skoyles. I have a friend who lives in Dar es Salaam and will request a photo (security permitting). I will message further when I hear back. 5 hours ago, midshipmanrayley said: I first found George whilst researching my Yarmouth roots, Tiptod and Skoyles. I have a friend who lives in Dar es Salaam and will request a photo (security permitting). I will message further when I hear back. My Nan's mum was Sarah Byford (Tiptod) from Great Yarmouth. George is listed on the war memorial in St. George's Park in Great Yarmouth. That would be great to get a photo of the grave site if possible. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSim Posted 1 May , 2021 Share Posted 1 May , 2021 On 18/08/2014 at 09:14, midshipmanrayley said: George Arthur Byford, 1880-1917, was a resident of Great Yarmouth and a baker by trade. He served with the 12th Field Bakery, Army Service Corps, in German East Africa and died of enteric fever at Base Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, on 23rd February 1917. (He was the brother-in-law of Hedley Valentine Simnett, Coldstream Guards, who also has a forum topic). His medal index card is available but not found George's papers yet. He is on the CWGC website as G.A.Byford. Can any member help me discover his date of attestation and earlier service? Any guidance and advice always welcome. Hedley valentine Simnett was father of Hedley Arthur Simnett. Hedley Arthur Simnett married Maud Elizabeth Byford, George Arthur Byfords Daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KONDOA Posted 3 May , 2021 Share Posted 3 May , 2021 Photo obtainable here: https://www.twgpp.org/photograph/view/1699285 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushfighter Posted 12 May , 2021 Share Posted 12 May , 2021 Midshippers Greetings Not a good photo because everything depends on the angle of the sun, but you may be able to improve it. Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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