Graham Topham Posted 8 May , 2019 Share Posted 8 May , 2019 I have been trying to research a relative, Archibald Robertson born 1881 in Uist, who supposedly (according to another relative) served with the Highland Light Infantry. According to their memory, Archibald served as a private and was badly wounded at the Somme. With only this information to go on, I have found an Archibald Robertson: First name(s) Arch. Last name Robertson Service number 8947 Rank Private Badge number 141946 Enlistment date 07-Sep-1914 Discharge date 08-Jan-1917 Regiment/unit Highland Light Infantry Cause of discharge Wounds Para 392 xvi Whether served overseas Yes Badge date of issue 13-Mar-1917 Record set Silver War Badge Roll 1914-1920 Category Military, armed forces & conflict Subcategory First World War Collections from England, Great Britain There seem to have been many Archibald Robertsons serving in the HLI alone, however as this one was discharged in early 1917, it seems like a logical guess. My question is, is it possible to discern which battalion Archibald served in based on his service number? Any help appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin RussT Posted 8 May , 2019 Admin Share Posted 8 May , 2019 This man's medal rolls state 2nd Bn Regards Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolt968 Posted 8 May , 2019 Share Posted 8 May , 2019 The Medal Rolls (ancestry) indicate that he served in 2(nd Battalion Just now, RussT said: This man's medal rolls state 2nd Bn Regards Russ You beat me to it! He went to France on 26 May 1915 (Medal Rolls - ancestry). RM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 8 May , 2019 Share Posted 8 May , 2019 (edited) There is a WFA Pension Ledger Card that gives 8947 address as Hillingdon House, Hillingdon Road, Cardonald, Glasgow. Born 1884. Suffered from a fractured skull and flesh wounds of his right thigh. Do you have anymore biographical details of your relative? Parents etc Edited 9 May , 2019 by Mark1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Topham Posted 9 May , 2019 Author Share Posted 9 May , 2019 (edited) Thanks for the replies all. On 08/05/2019 at 22:56, Mark1959 said: There is a WFA Pension Ledger Card that gives 8947 address as Hillingdon House, Hillingdon Road, Cardonald, Glasgow. Born 1884. Suffered from a fractured skull and flesh wounds of his right thigh. Do you have anymore biographical details of your relative? Parents etc Mark - my relative did say he was sent back home with a steel plate in his head and crutches! so that's another thing that adds up! Born in Uist but moved to Glasgow (not sure when). Father was called Donald we think. Would you be able to send me the WFA Pension Ledger Card? I have access to Findmypast which doesn't seem to have much more than the Silver Badge info. Is it worth subscribing to another site as well? Edit - it appears soldier 8947 does indeed appear to be my relative as the Cardonald address is correct. So thanks for your help guys! Edited 10 May , 2019 by Graham Topham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rayner Posted 9 May , 2019 Share Posted 9 May , 2019 Perhaps try them out at your local libraries first-usually free access on their terminals or wait for one of their free weekends before subscribing. And there are lots of options when you sign up as to what is available as well. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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