Worcestershire Regiment

[Paul Reed]

I am helping a member of this man's family piece together his war service. His MM appeared in the first MM gazette (3rd June 1916); it was alledgedly for escaping whilst a temporary POW during the Retreat.

Just wondering if the Worcestershire Regiment history says anything about him?

His details are:

13248 Pte Richard Wood MM, 3rd then 1st then 3rd Bns.

Looks like he was badly wounded on the Somme, eventually being discharged in 1919 after more than two years in hospital. He died, due to war wounds, in 1923.

[Roy Evans]

Paul,

I have the unit history at home, I'll look this evening if no-one else finds it before.

Roy

[Roy Evans]

Paul,

Can't find anything I'm afraid. His name in the index refers to his showing in the listing of MM winners in the regt.

I have read the narrative as far as the Marne and no mention is made of prisoners being taken or escaping.

Happy to read further in due course if you wish.

Roy

[Paul Reed]

Thanks Roy - much appreciated.

[Guest nhuitson]

Hallo.I am researching on behalf of my uncle.Any help would be appreciated.His father was called William Homer and he served in the Worcestershire Regiment.He enlisted in Halesowen on 6th May 1914,and was discharged on 6th March 1919.I have a copy of his discharge certificate which states that he was awarded the 1914-15 star,British War,and Victory medals,plus "Chevrons,three blue"-I am not sure what that bit means?He also had one wound stripe.I don't really know any more-so many people wouldn't talk about what they did,but if anyone is able to help,Iwould be very grateful,

Nicky