Mathias97 Posted 24 December , 2014 Share Posted 24 December , 2014 Hello everybody, Currently I'm researching a soldier who was wounded in action on the 14th-15th February 1916. can one of the forum members help me with the war diary (1/7th Durham) of these 2 days? BTW; All the other info about the 1/7th Durham is also welcome. Merry Christmas! Kind regards Mathias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin ss002d6252 Posted 24 December , 2014 Admin Share Posted 24 December , 2014 Who was he - I may have something on him. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathias97 Posted 24 December , 2014 Author Share Posted 24 December , 2014 His name was John William Potter, enlisted on 14-04-08, N°217 later N°316719. On 5-08-14 he was promoted to Lance corporal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin ss002d6252 Posted 24 December , 2014 Admin Share Posted 24 December , 2014 One of the 'originals' to France on 19 April 1915 with the battalion - so he would have served through the 2nd battle of Ypres. His later 6 digit number is an Northumberland Fusiliers number so he was transferred at some point - possibly after his injury - to the 1st Garrison Battalion. Discharged 15 Mar 1919 as no longer fit for service. On 14/15 Feb 1916 the 7th DLI had one man killed and 4 wounded by Heavy Shelling - they appear to have been during working parties on some support and communication trenches but it's not 100% clear. He may have been in D Company at that time. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathias97 Posted 25 December , 2014 Author Share Posted 25 December , 2014 Thanks Craig. In his Pension record, I found that he was wounded by schrapnel, in his head -right eye-, leg and feet. So what you say, explains alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 17 December , 2019 Share Posted 17 December , 2019 Hi I think that John William Potter was my great great grandfather. I have some war history from South Tyneside Council but no more. If anyone could give me more info that would be great. Thanks Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Hall Posted 18 December , 2019 Share Posted 18 December , 2019 (edited) Hi As Graham says, South Tyneside remembers has the following: Personal details Address 46, Bedford Street, South Shields. Father Robert Potter Mother Caroline nee Riseborough Siblings Elizabeth M., Mary E., Rosanna, Frederick, Samuel Spouse Mary Jane nee Chingles Children Emma, Rosanna, John, Diana, Frances, Margaret, Joseph Education Place of work South Shields Corporation Occupation General Labourer Religion Church of England Link to South Tyneside South Shields Gun Shot Wound to Right Eye, Head, Legs and Foot (Amputation of 3 middle toes) 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Silver War Badge B228300 He enlisted on the 14/08/1908 as 316719 Private Northumberland Fusiliers 1st Garrison Battery, then on the 01/07/1910 transferred to the 7th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. He was wounded in action on the 14/02/1916 with shrapnel to the Right Eye, Head, Legs and Foot. To no. 17 casualty clearing station then to no.15 General Hospital, France on the 15/02/1916. He was then transported to England ( Edinburgh War Hospital) on the 07/03/1916. He served with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force in Malta from 14/12/1918 to 24/01/1919. He was discharged to 46, Bedford Street, South Shields. His Silver War Badge was under the name of J.W.Poeter. https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/52831/Search-WW1-records Edited 18 December , 2019 by Gunner Hall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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