Machine Gun Corps

[Guest Paul Little]

I am trying to trace which unit / regiment / brigade my grandfather, Corporal Edward Alexander Sheerman, belonged to in the Machine Gun Corps. I have traced his Medal Card through the National Archives, which gives a regiment number of 36196 - but I'm not sure how to use this number to trace his unit.

Any ideas please ?

Paul

[Paul Johnson]

Hi Paul,

Welcome to the forum.

Just a small tip. You typed in the incorrect Service Number. His number was actually 36169.

The numbers listed next to your grandfathers medals are references to Medal Rolls. In the relevant Medal Roll you should be able to find out which unit he served in. This does mean you have to either visit the NA or get someone to do it for you.

Hope this helps.

PAUL JOHNSON

[Guest Paul Little]

Thanks Paul - appreciate your help

[salientguide]

Or you can do it on line, visit the National Archive web site will cost about a fiver I think .

[Jock Bruce]

Don't think the rolls are on line

and do MGC rolls give units?

Jock

[salientguide]

Ah yes, is it just the MICs that are on line?. Havent checked recently but know thye are trying to increase internet access for many categories. If not as said a trip to the NA where there are helpful staff would be useful.