Gunner Herbert Embley. 218 Bde RFA

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I am trying to trace information on a relative Gunner 214469 Herbert Embley who apparently took his own life while in East Leeds War Hospital on the 13th October 1918. I understand he had been stationed with the 218 Bde Royal Field Artillery in Jubbalpore, India but this about all I know. Can anyone point me in the right direction

[Mark1959]

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[ss002d6252]

When he died his effects records show that £7 (net), (£9 gross), was paid out as war gratuity - this was for 20 months qualifying service.

Craig

[David Porter]

33 minutes ago, ss002d6252 said:

When he died his effects records show that £7 (net), (£9 gross), was paid out as war gratuity - this was for 20 months qualifying service.

 

That fits in with his number, which was issued at No. 2 Depot RFA, Preston around the middle of February 1917.

The effects record also mentions No. 3 Royal Artillery Training Depot at Jubbulpore rather than 218th Brigade RFA.

I don't think 218th Brigade RFA were there at all. I have the constituent batteries at Ferozepore, Ambala and Delhi.

Unfortunately, the artillery stationed in India is difficult to research.

[ss002d6252]

Just now, David Porter said:

 

That fits in with his number, which was issued at No. 2 Depot RFA, Preston around the middle of February 1917.

The effects record also mentions No. 3 Royal Artillery Training Depot at Jubbulpore rather than 218th Brigade RFA.

I don't think 218th Brigade RFA were there at all. I have the constituent batteries at Ferozepore, Ambala and Delhi.

Unfortunately, the artillery stationed in India is difficult to research.

Thanks David, I couldn't make out the unit listed on the register.

Craig