syd Posted 18 August , 2019 Share Posted 18 August , 2019 One of my ancestors, Sidney Rooks, served as a private in the 8th Devons. His service number was 20629. I have his medal card and medal roll listing. I have so far been unable to discover when he may have enlisted. Sidney was born in Devon in 1896. Can anyone help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin ss002d6252 Posted 18 August , 2019 Admin Share Posted 18 August , 2019 11 minutes ago, syd said: One of my ancestors, Sidney Rooks, served as a private in the 8th Devons. His service number was 20629. I have his medal card and medal roll listing. I have so far been unable to discover when he may have enlisted. Sidney was born in Devon in 1896. Can anyone help? #20620 was issued on 4 Nov 1915 so #20629 was issued on or slightly afterwards. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd Posted 18 August , 2019 Author Share Posted 18 August , 2019 Many thanks Craig. I am very grateful for your assistance on this. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 18 August , 2019 Share Posted 18 August , 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, syd said: One of my ancestors, Sidney Rooks, served as a private in the 8th Devons I see he is in the Casualty List of 22/8/16 suggesting wounding early July 1916 (Somme ?). Just says Wounded, Devonshire Regt, 20629. Edited 18 August , 2019 by charlie962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd Posted 19 August , 2019 Author Share Posted 19 August , 2019 Thank you. Sidney's first cousin, Sam Roberts was killed on 1st day of Battle of the Somme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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