Guest pennyindorset Posted 28 November , 2004 Share Posted 28 November , 2004 'Grandad' (John Dicken) was in the North staffordshire regiment 1914-20 and also army service corps in WW1 then in WW2 he was in the Dorsetshire regiment, we are told he was a boxing champion but don t know whether it was when he was in WW1 or WW2....how and where do we look? Any help greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian Bowbrick Posted 28 November , 2004 Share Posted 28 November , 2004 If you know which Battalions he served with in WW1, then I would suggest checking the Units war diary. Sometimes the results of inter Division sports days are listed as are the winners. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pennyindorset Posted 28 November , 2004 Share Posted 28 November , 2004 Hi Ian...thankyou for the reply and where will I find any war diaries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian Bowbrick Posted 28 November , 2004 Share Posted 28 November , 2004 National Archive Kew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pennyindorset Posted 28 November , 2004 Share Posted 28 November , 2004 Hi Ian....sorry to be really blonde but do you mean as accessing online or having to go in person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KONDOA Posted 28 November , 2004 Share Posted 28 November , 2004 Penny get a grip Gal, same girl with dodgy avatar I note!!! Well one goes to: Cant access it for lots of blondes trying to access it link!!! at National Archives and sorts out the batt / reg/corp/army diary. If you have any further enquiries on this subject please ask but preferably when the NA website is working. Roop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pennyindorset Posted 28 November , 2004 Share Posted 28 November , 2004 Hey Roop.....at least I m making you s all look highly inteligent, like to see you get to grips with a victoria sponge recipe, I m in a man s world here so cut me some slack ........ you love me really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KONDOA Posted 28 November , 2004 Share Posted 28 November , 2004 My dear Gal, Victoria sponge is but a bagatelle to me!! : So far as looking intelligent, I dont think anyone on this forum can maintain that stance long enough for a portrait. I certainly can't PS is this still 1st battalion NStaffs????? Just in case youve changed your mind! Roop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pennyindorset Posted 28 November , 2004 Share Posted 28 November , 2004 Moi change her mind No def 1st battalion.......do I detect a sense of humour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KONDOA Posted 28 November , 2004 Share Posted 28 November , 2004 Ok Ill accept 1st Batt. Yes there is a resurgence of a smile Roop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pennyindorset Posted 28 November , 2004 Share Posted 28 November , 2004 ...Thanks for taking me under your wing, I appreciate all the help and advice (and blonde swipes) will check in tomorrow for duty as I have the day off, good night and take care (Sir) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian Bowbrick Posted 29 November , 2004 Share Posted 29 November , 2004 Hi Ian....sorry to be really blonde but do you mean as accessing online or having to go in person? You need to go in person or get someone to do it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pennyindorset Posted 29 November , 2004 Share Posted 29 November , 2004 Thanks for clarifying that......someones going for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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