GJW Posted 1 June , 2020 Share Posted 1 June , 2020 Hi, The above soldier's name is incorrectly recorded by the CWGC. How do you go about getting it changed? Thanks, Gerard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeClarke Posted 2 June , 2020 Share Posted 2 June , 2020 Morning, https://www.cwgc.org/find/find-war-dead/amending-records You will need FULL documentation, birth certificate, census etc., to prove his correct name, Regards, Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardess Posted 2 June , 2020 Share Posted 2 June , 2020 I think it should be a doddle as the GRR reads M and his MIC has Michael [not Martin]. Use the 'contact us' on CWGC and scroll down a little for form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeClarke Posted 2 June , 2020 Share Posted 2 June , 2020 Hi, Sorry, should have said 'may' need, not will. Just send what you have and see what they say. I have over the years changed over a hundred errors and they are by and large receptive to the changes. Regards, Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJW Posted 3 June , 2020 Author Share Posted 3 June , 2020 Thanks guys. I have birth cert and census amd other proofs. So should be fine to get it done. Gerard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardess Posted 4 June , 2020 Share Posted 4 June , 2020 @GJW You won't need any docs if you fill in the form on their website citing the initial M on their GRR doc. Where did you think this man was named Martin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJW Posted 4 June , 2020 Author Share Posted 4 June , 2020 Hi B, His effects register reflects Martin. His PRC is also in the name of Martin. We have his fathers name on Effects Register and Mother's name on PRC. We have him on Census and we have his Birth Cert based on parents names and location. Also FMP and Irish Memorial Records recognise him as Martin. Cheers Gerard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardess Posted 4 June , 2020 Share Posted 4 June , 2020 So only Medal Roll/MIC has Michael. I think the best you can hope for is a change of initial. Excellent though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardess Posted 4 June , 2020 Share Posted 4 June , 2020 I've found his overseas death index - Martin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJW Posted 4 June , 2020 Author Share Posted 4 June , 2020 Cheers Diane. What is the overseas death index? Gerard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardess Posted 5 June , 2020 Share Posted 5 June , 2020 It allows you to order Death Certs from the GRO of those who died outside of the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardess Posted 22 August , 2020 Share Posted 22 August , 2020 @GJW Have you approached CWGC re amendment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJW Posted 10 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 10 October , 2020 No not yet. Diane. I must though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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