Bernard_Lewis Posted 10 November , 2002 Share Posted 10 November , 2002 Although researching the Swansea Bn my grandfather served in the S.Lancs. His number was 14814 - Pte D.T.Lewis from Swansea. Any idea which battalion that number was likely to relate to? Looked for him at Kew but no obvious match? I hope to research his service at a future date. Bernard Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinThwaite Posted 20 April , 2010 Share Posted 20 April , 2010 Although researching the Swansea Bn my grandfather served in the S.Lancs. His number was 14814 - Pte D.T.Lewis from Swansea. Any idea which battalion that number was likely to relate to? Looked for him at Kew but no obvious match? I hope to research his service at a future date. Bernard Lewis Hello Bernard, Just browsing and came across your post!! (Idle fingers etc!!!) My great uncle's Regtl Number was 14775 and he joined up in Sep 1914 in Lancashire - he enlisted into the 8th (Service) Bn South Lancashire Regt. I've noted a much later post(2010) about Welsh lads who enlisted in 8th South Lancs. Cheers, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard_Lewis Posted 21 April , 2010 Author Share Posted 21 April , 2010 Thanks Martin; Just saw your PM on this. The 8th link looks quite likely. I've not taken this any further actually but I will bear this in mind when I look at it again. Thanks again. Bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard_Lewis Posted 21 April , 2010 Author Share Posted 21 April , 2010 Hey, hey! Having recently taken out an A***y sub Martin's response to my 2002 post prompted me to look at the site re my grand-dad. I found the medal card and it is the 8th battalion. Even better a fuzzy type search turned up a number of other images relating to my grand-dad (who died before I was born) and includes details of his wounds plus a couple of letters he wrote to the WO. My dad (85 and going strong) will be chuffed. Thanks again, Martin, for providing the impetus for what I thought was a cold trail. Bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinThwaite Posted 22 April , 2010 Share Posted 22 April , 2010 Hey, hey! Having recently taken out an A***y sub Martin's response to my 2002 post prompted me to look at the site re my grand-dad. I found the medal card and it is the 8th battalion. Even better a fuzzy type search turned up a number of other images relating to my grand-dad (who died before I was born) and includes details of his wounds plus a couple of letters he wrote to the WO. My dad (85 and going strong) will be chuffed. Thanks again, Martin, for providing the impetus for what I thought was a cold trail. Bernard Hello Bernard, No worries, glad to be of help! Cheers, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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