roselyn2 Posted 5 August , 2022 Share Posted 5 August , 2022 I purchased some medals today. With the medals was a damaged 1914-15 Star. The only clear details that I can see. 1211 GNR. J. A. Xxxxxx R.F. I can’t find him on ancestry. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. LYn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB1943 Posted 5 August , 2022 Share Posted 5 August , 2022 I cannot find him on CWGC, so presumably survived the war. Regards, JMB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB1943 Posted 5 August , 2022 Share Posted 5 August , 2022 (edited) A British surname starting with an “X” in 1914/5 is pretty unusual! Is that X certain? Regards, JMB edit: Not X, just unknown! Edited 5 August , 2022 by JMB1943 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEW Posted 5 August , 2022 Share Posted 5 August , 2022 R.F. is presumably R.F.A.? There is a 1211 Gnr. Joseph A Maloney RFA, later number 725512. TEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roselyn2 Posted 5 August , 2022 Author Share Posted 5 August , 2022 The Xs is not illegible. Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roselyn2 Posted 5 August , 2022 Author Share Posted 5 August , 2022 TEW. Thank you . Thank you all for your help. Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 87 Posted 6 August , 2022 Share Posted 6 August , 2022 (edited) Hi Lyn. A little extra information. Gunner Joseph Augustin Maloney served with the 265 Brigade RFA. He was admitted to No34 Combined Clearing Hospital on the 9th October 1918 being transferred the same day to Ludd with Pyrexia (fever) caused by Malaria. Edited 6 August , 2022 by Gunner 87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roselyn2 Posted 6 August , 2022 Author Share Posted 6 August , 2022 Gunner 87. Thank you for the information. The Star is in a very poor condition. All the best. Lyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEW Posted 6 August , 2022 Share Posted 6 August , 2022 Lyn, Are you 100% sure the initials are JA? For the same number, rank and unit there is also J E Wilkinson. TEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 6 August , 2022 Share Posted 6 August , 2022 12 hours ago, roselyn2 said: The Xs is not illegible. Lyn By 'is not', do you mean 'is'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 6 August , 2022 Share Posted 6 August , 2022 A photo would be helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roselyn2 Posted 6 August , 2022 Author Share Posted 6 August , 2022 I hope the picture helps. Lyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 6 August , 2022 Share Posted 6 August , 2022 I think the spacing and what you can see confirms MOLONEY RFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 87 Posted 6 August , 2022 Share Posted 6 August , 2022 Joseph, born St Josephs, Swansea, clerk by trade, former army number 725512, re-enlisted into the Royal Artillery on he 29th January 1923 with service number 1424726 and appears to have served through to 1st January 1939 when he was discharged under Para 510 (VIII) King's Regulations. Just fyi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tullybrone Posted 7 August , 2022 Share Posted 7 August , 2022 19 hours ago, Gunner 87 said: Joseph, born St Josephs, Swansea, clerk by trade, former army number 725512, re-enlisted into the Royal Artillery on he 29th January 1923 with service number 1424726 and appears to have served through to 1st January 1939 when he was discharged under Para 510 (VIII) King's Regulations. Just fyi In light of 1939 discharge his service records are likely with MOD being prepared for transfer to UK NA imminently. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roselyn2 Posted 7 August , 2022 Author Share Posted 7 August , 2022 Steve. Thank you for that information. Lyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan24 Posted 7 August , 2022 Share Posted 7 August , 2022 (edited) Link to his medal Rolls. 1914/15 Star BWM & VM Edited 8 August , 2022 by Alan24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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