CAN'T FIND THEIR MICS

[Greg Bloomfield]

I've managed to download the MICs for 43 of my village's 45 war dead but am absolutely stumped on the remaining two. I've tried every permutation possible (or so it seems) but have still drawn a blank with these lads. One served with the Canadians so I now assume that his records will be elsewhere. Could it be possible that the other has simply been missed from the listings?

For the record they are;

Private Walter Coman 235471 1st Lincolnshires

L/Cpl Frank Martin Derisley 73211 28 Bn (Saskatchewan Regt) CEF

The name 'Derisley' is pronounced "Dersley' and his brother and cousin who were also fatalities have their cards named in the latter style but Frank is not under this either.

Any tips or advice would be gratefully received.

Many Thanks

Greg

[Stebie9173]

Here is Walter Coman's MIC.

Medal card of Cowman, Walter

Corps Regiment No Rank

Suffolk Regiment 2825 Private

Lincolnshire Regiment 235471 Private

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...;resultcount=12

I believe that a CEF man wouldn't normally have an MIC.

Steve.

[ajsmith]

Greg

and here's

Derisley's attestation papers from Canada if you haven't already got them.

all the best

[Greg Bloomfield]

Steve

When I said I'd tried every possible permutation, I obviously meant with the exception of that one! The idea that a 'W' could be slipped in never crossed my mind. Lesson learnt.

And Tony. Thanks for the link, I didn't have it before and it will add to his picture.

My thanks to you both.

Greg