SgtPrice Posted 10 February , 2019 Share Posted 10 February , 2019 Dear forum pals I am seeking some help on trying to identify the RFA battery a soldier served with. His name was Cecil M. Burden, 59494, and he served in XXIII Brigade which comprised of 107, 108 and 109 batteries. I have seen his Medal Index Card and Medal Rolls but there is no indication in which battery he served. I recently acquired his medals and wanted to research his war service. Any help would be appreciated. regards, PrivatePrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 10 February , 2019 Share Posted 10 February , 2019 (edited) I'm not answering your specific question but: Did you spot the service number on the MIC which is 1004224. This you can then trace to RA Attestations on FindmyPast. -Discharged in 1921 so his name may be on MoD held file lists **? Charlie **edit- but I cannot see it Edited 10 February , 2019 by charlie962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 10 February , 2019 Share Posted 10 February , 2019 Given that he enlisted 1909 he will be on the 1911 military census. You may or may not strike lucky with a battery ? But not always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtPrice Posted 10 February , 2019 Author Share Posted 10 February , 2019 Charlie, Thanks for the info. I will check the 1911 military census tomorrow and see if there is any additional information. regards, PrivatePrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battiscombe Posted 10 February , 2019 Share Posted 10 February , 2019 I have Cecil Maurice Burden in 108th Bty in 1911 - from Havant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtPrice Posted 11 February , 2019 Author Share Posted 11 February , 2019 Dear Battiscombe, Many thanks for the additional information as it really helps. I will now trace his family history and that of the battery as well. I am planning a trip following the retreat of the BEF from Mons towards Paris and this will add interest to it. By a strange coincidence my mother lived in Havant for many years and I will see how close she lived to his former home. regards, PrivatePrice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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