Hambo Posted 7 December , 2005 Share Posted 7 December , 2005 I am after the movements of the Coldstreams on these dates and any details relating to the actions 2nd Battalion the last week of July 1917- specific interest in Lt R.C.G.Leveson-Gower DOW 1.8.17 1st Battalion on the 9th of October 1918 when Captain (Temp) W.G.G.Leveson-Gower was killed in action Many thanks Hambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frajohn Posted 7 December , 2005 Share Posted 7 December , 2005 Hi John I have e-mailed you the war diary for the 2nd Battalion for the period covering your request. It has an appendix detailing the action in which your man was killed. Coincidentally my Grandfather was involved in that action. Sorry, but I do not have the diaries for the 1st Battalion. Kind regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frajohn Posted 7 December , 2005 Share Posted 7 December , 2005 Hi John I have scanned the information for your second man from the Coldstream Guards History, and have e-mailed it to you. Additionally, Lt R.C.G.Leveson-Gower joined the Coldstream Guards from the Royal Sussex Regiment 1st October 1916 and Captain (Temp) W.G.G.Leveson-Gower joined from Inns of Court OTC Kind regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambo Posted 8 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 8 December , 2005 Thanks John It just shows how the web stretches round the world just to bring you back home again! Thanks Hambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 8 December , 2005 Share Posted 8 December , 2005 Hambo let me know your email and ill send the 1st btn diary Frajohn - was your grandad in the CG during ww1 ? Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionboxer Posted 9 December , 2005 Share Posted 9 December , 2005 Coldstreamer, Could I be rude and ask you for a copy of the 1st bn war diary too please? We are researching two coldstreamers from our memorial and would appreciate any help. Pte/Gdsm Henry Greenacre 15008 KIA 27th March 1916 and Pte/Gdsm Charles Weddup 10405 KIA 17th October 1915. Where can we get copies of their service records? Many thanks. Lionboxer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 9 December , 2005 Share Posted 9 December , 2005 Hello i can send the diary but need your email address The men I will look up when i get home and reply saturday Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frajohn Posted 9 December , 2005 Share Posted 9 December , 2005 Ian Frajohn - was your grandad in the CG during ww1 ? Yes, 2nd Battalion. Although, I know so little about him. His record do not exist at the archives. Kind regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 17 December , 2005 Share Posted 17 December , 2005 Frajohn what was you relatives surname/number ? Hambo - email sent Lionboxer - I need your email address Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Phillips Posted 17 December , 2005 Share Posted 17 December , 2005 Ian I hope you don't mind me jumping in on this one Do you have any info on: Captain Geoffrey Hubert Smith MC 1st Coldstrems I know about his death from wounds in German hands, but have not been able to find much out about his award of the MC. Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambo Posted 17 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 17 December , 2005 Ian Got the email, absolutely spot on Many thanks Hambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 17 December , 2005 Share Posted 17 December , 2005 Hello G H Smith Joined 31.5.16 2nd LT POW 16.10.18 DOW 22.10.18 as LT (acting Capt MC) a VERY late POW Do you know when the MC was gazetted to help me out ? Ian Ian I hope you don't mind me jumping in on this one Do you have any info on: Captain Geoffrey Hubert Smith MC 1st Coldstrems I know about his death from wounds in German hands, but have not been able to find much out about his award of the MC. Thanks Dave Hello my pleasure - glad to help out Ian Ian Got the email, absolutely spot on Many thanks Hambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 17 December , 2005 Share Posted 17 December , 2005 Dave / Ian. Apologies for butting in: London Gazette 2-12-1918 (Published 29-11-1918, Issue 31043) Lt. Geoffrey Hubert Smith, C. Gds., Spec. Res., attd. 1st Bn. For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership in an attack through an impenetrable fog. On reaching the objective his company commander was killed. He at once took charge and reorganised the company, which at the time was being heavily bombarded. Later, he captured the final objective, and although his right flank was in the air, he so disposed his command as to give very good security. http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...&selHonourType= Looks like the citation was just before they started adding dates but the "impenetrable fog" must be a clue.... along with the death of his company commander. Complete guestimate here - July 1918 ? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 17 December , 2005 Share Posted 17 December , 2005 Hello had a quick look book cant see anything - need a date to be sure Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Phillips Posted 17 December , 2005 Share Posted 17 December , 2005 Ian and Steve Thats brilliant Thanks for your help Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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