Northumberland Fusiliers - Battle of Arrass

[Guest janis17656haris]

My granddad Bert Elliott (Ethelbert Samuel Gerald Elliott to bed precise) but always known as "Bert" joined the Northumberland and he injured the 1st day of the Battle of Arrass by a sniper ans was shot through his mouth.  He was sent home and he was declared unfit for service sadly.  I do own his medals but I believe once a soldier has served in the war and sent home they are given a uniform and medal to show they are not deserters or people who do not sign up.  His Regiment number was 48157 and the rank of private.  I have contacted Alnwick Castle and gotten all his details but somehow in the past I received copies of his medical records.  I think my Dad must have asked for his records but sadly my Dad in 2011.  Can anyone help me?

[Matlock1418]

Janis, You appear to subscribe to the IWM "Lives of the First World War" [my subscription is currently lapsed so can't see details in full] however if you follow the Evidence/Search Records / British Army Service Records you should find a couple of results - from my experience the chance is these/at least one may perhaps be what you are looking for.  Here is a quick link that may help https://search.livesofthefirstworldwar.org/search/world-records/british-army-service-records?firstname=ethelbert samuel gerald&firstname_variants=true&lastname=elliott Matlock1418

 

P.S. You also appear to be looking for details of his Silver War badge - also availalble from IWM LOTFWW see link https://search.livesofthefirstworldwar.org/search/world-records/silver-war-badge-roll-1914-1920?firstname=ethelbert samuel gerald&firstname_variants=true&lastname=elliott