Max Poilu Posted 21 January , 2005 Share Posted 21 January , 2005 (I am unable to get to the PRO for some time - can anyone help please? ) I recently aquired an interesting piece of trench art from this gentleman's grandson. His grandson has kept a few other items and would like to know more. I have his picture in uniform showing he had risen to Corporal and wears three wound stripes, he also wears his MM ribbon. His number was 5950 (Reginald Barsby); he was in Vimy in 1917 (trench art inscribed thus) and he is also pictured in the Mirror (Dec 13th 1916) with the anouncement of his MM. I believe it was awarded August/September 1916. His grandson has his medals and a German bullet that hit his helmet apparantly. He was later injured in a shell blast and lost three fingers and part of his thumb also suffering a neck injury. Many thanks if anyone can help with medal info or even a service record or Diary look-up regarding his actions on that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Poilu Posted 22 January , 2005 Author Share Posted 22 January , 2005 Ok, I have a little more... Still hoping someone can help with a scrap from the Regimental history or anything whatsoever. His MM was gazetted on the 11th October 1916 (ref 68/121/57 - 32922). He was in the 1st Middlesex. Just got an email from his Grandson who has found his wallet and some army forms in the loft (it still happens!): He joined up 14th Nov 1914...........transfer to Labour Corps (number 614414) 12th March 1919. Quite a War... He was born 10th April 1893. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Reed Posted 22 January , 2005 Share Posted 22 January , 2005 There is a 1st Bn website: http://www.albuhera.co.uk/ I think the webmaster is a member of this forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Poilu Posted 27 January , 2005 Author Share Posted 27 January , 2005 Thanks Paul - hope to see you Sunday. Come on Pals - I'm really struggling with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted 27 January , 2005 Share Posted 27 January , 2005 Many thanks if anyone can help with medal info or even a service record or Diary look-up regarding his actions on that day. You will find all the sections about 1st Middlesex from Die Hards in the Great War on my website at http://freespace.virgin.net/howard.anderson/. The book was written from the war diaries. I hope that helps. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Poilu Posted 27 January , 2005 Author Share Posted 27 January , 2005 Thanks Howard, Seems likely he would have won his MM in the heavy fighting of July and August as described in the Somme woods. I am off there in a few hours for the weekend so will spare a thought for Mr Barsby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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