John Burns (1/5th South Staffs)

[grahamcaine]

Hi. I would also greatly appreciate any help with the interpretation of the MIC of my wife's great-uncle, John Burns. This brave man, serving with the South Staffordshire regiment, was tragically killed in action on the first day of the Somme, close to Gommecourt. Again, my wifes family cannot recall hearing about or seeing any posthumous medal(s), so we are curious to see if these were ever sent to or collected by Johns next-of-kin. Many thanks, Graham.

Name: BURNS, JOHN

Initials: J

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Private

Regiment: South Staffordshire Regiment

Unit Text: 1st/5th Bn.

Age: 21

Date of Death: 01/07/1916

Service No: 9683

Additional information: Son of John and Susannah Burns, of 22, Cherry Orchard, Old Hill, Staffs.

Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. L. 12.

Cemetery: FONCQUEVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY

[Doug Lewis]

grahamcaine

He was entitled to the 1915 Star,the British War medal and the Victory medal.

These would have been sent to his next of kin. You would have to look at the medal rolls to check they were not returned.

go here on the Long Long Trail it will give you more info

http://www.1914-1918.net/mics.htm

Regards Doug.

[grahamcaine]

grahamcaine

He was entitled to the 1915 Star,the British War medal and the Victory medal.

These would have been sent to his next of kin. You would have to look at the medal rolls to check they were not returned.

go here on the Long Long Trail it will give you more info

http://www.1914-1918.net/mics.htm

Regards Doug.

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Thanks for the information Doug!

[Chris]

Graham

It also shows the date he arrived in France at the bottom. As the 1/5th S Staffs were part of the 46th Division who arrived in Farane late Feb 1915, this would indicate your man was sent out as part of a draft to replace men lost between March and June, when the Division were in the Wyschaete area

Chris

[grahamcaine]

Graham

It also shows the date he arrived in France at the bottom. As the 1/5th S Staffs were part of the 46th Division who arrived in Farane late Feb 1915, this would indicate your man was sent out as part of a draft to replace men lost between March and June, when the Division were in the Wyschaete area

Chris

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Great - thanks!