Arthur Posted 2 November , 2005 Share Posted 2 November , 2005 Hi All, Can anyone please assist me with some further information on these two soldiers?: 1 Pte. M/22655 John Ernest BURDON, M.M. A.S.C./R.A.S.C. 2 WOII. T/163O7 T. J. BURDON, A.S.C./R.A.S.C. I have carried out a check in the following sources: S.D.G.W.; C.W.G.C. and the Army Roll of Honour - WWII 1939-45. There was nothing was found on either of the two names mentioned above. Their medals now belong to a private collecter after they had been found in Tiptree, Essex. What I would like to try and find out is: Where were they born? Where did they reside? Were they related? What units did they serve with in the A.S.C./R.A.S.C.? Finally. Apart from the National Archive, where can I obtain the details of John Ernest BURDON's, M.M.? Thankyou for your time! Regards Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 2 November , 2005 Share Posted 2 November , 2005 This will hopefully answer your questions on John Ernest Burdon, at least: London Gazette 11-2-1919 ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS. M/22655 Pte. Burdon, J. E., 62nd Div. M.T. Coy. (Dublin). http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...&selHonourType= The Gazette doesn't carry citations. I would estimate that the MM was probably won around August/September 1918. I assume you have loacted MIC details? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linge Posted 2 November , 2005 Share Posted 2 November , 2005 Arthur Don't know if you already have this but MIC says Thomas J Burdon was with 23rd Field Ambulance no extra info on John Ernest Burdon Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted 2 November , 2005 Author Share Posted 2 November , 2005 Hi, Pam & Steve, Thankyou very much for your swift replies, you have both been most helpful. Steve, Re:I assume you have loacted MIC details? This was done as an after thought after I had made my posting! Thanks to you both again. All the best Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernardmcilwaine Posted 2 November , 2005 Share Posted 2 November , 2005 arthur,burdon is a name that you will find mostly in the north east of england,mainly the durham area,not much help sorry,bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted 2 November , 2005 Author Share Posted 2 November , 2005 arthur,burdon is a name that you will find mostly in the north east of england,mainly the durham area,not much help sorry,bernard <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Bernard, Many thanks for that piece of information. It could be of help when I go to check the 1901 Cencus. I am thinking that the Essex connection could be related to the Garrison at Colchester, as Tiptree is approximately 10 miles to the south of Colchester. However, I am only submising that theory at the moment. Thanks again. All the best. Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 2 November , 2005 Share Posted 2 November , 2005 Isn't the 1911 Ireland Census availaible? Might be the best place to start with John Burdon... Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted 2 November , 2005 Author Share Posted 2 November , 2005 Isn't the 1911 Ireland Census availaible? Might be the best place to start with John Burdon... Steve. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Steve, Thanks, I have made notes regarding the Dublin connection and will explore all lines! Thanks again. Regards Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 2 November , 2005 Share Posted 2 November , 2005 I see that the general medals MIC (5th Divisional Signal Company, presumably atttached to RE) says a different unit on J E Burdon to the MM Gazette entry (62nd Div. M.T. Coy). Presumably transferred then. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted 3 November , 2005 Author Share Posted 3 November , 2005 I see that the general medals MIC (5th Divisional Signal Company, presumably atttached to RE) says a different unit on J E Burdon to the MM Gazette entry (62nd Div. M.T. Coy). Presumably transferred then. Steve. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Steve, Thankyou for that the above information. Is more than likely that he would have been attached to this unit rather than being transferred to it? Thanks again Regards Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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