17tankman Posted 29 August , 2009 Share Posted 29 August , 2009 Roger If possible yes as may not be allowed to photograph it or may not see it on the day. Could I have photos of the rims as well. If you want to see my tank collect join the www.britishmedalforum.com it is free. My collection is under THE17PAYNES At the moment apart from helping Stephen every now and then with his mission, I am compling a database of every WW1 tanker, the battalions they were in and any additonal info. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17tankman Posted 29 August , 2009 Share Posted 29 August , 2009 Roger As you already know your relative saw service with the D or 4th Battalion of Tank Corps but did you know he was with the 8th Battalion after that? If you want proof send me your email Simon (17tankman) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 29 August , 2009 Share Posted 29 August , 2009 Simon, Whilst I was at Colindale a few weeks ago I copied a casualty list of the Tank Corps which is likely to be the Tank Corps men wounded on 8th August 1918. Would that sort of thing be any help? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17tankman Posted 29 August , 2009 Share Posted 29 August , 2009 Steve That would be brillant I have picked up a few WIA from the National Archives battalion histories but anything else that shows more would be great. My email address if it can be scanned is THE17PAYNES@AOL.COM Many thanks Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta Posted 29 August , 2009 Author Share Posted 29 August , 2009 Simon - he was wounded whilst training with 8th Bn in France (early Septemer 1917) - look under D5 on my site at http://www.firsttankcrews.com/tanknosd1tod6.htm Who's the Russian award winner - I know Colle was there; and Groutage too from C Compnay but didn't know of another from D Bn - Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17tankman Posted 29 August , 2009 Share Posted 29 August , 2009 Stephen The chap I am researching and it is a weird one as he went onto America and served in WW2 315188 Pte J Hall Tank Corps - have a look at his MIC card. The number is very late but then again there has been late cases of late numbering. The gazette date is there but can not find it yet. The Tsar was killed in July 1918 so it must be for an award when he was around as the Communist did not carry on with it? Simon ps interested in your thoughts on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerb40uk Posted 29 August , 2009 Share Posted 29 August , 2009 Roger If possible yes as may not be allowed to photograph it or may not see it on the day. Could I have photos of the rims as well. If you want to see my tank collect join the www.britishmedalforum.com it is free. My collection is under THE17PAYNES At the moment apart from helping Stephen every now and then with his mission, I am compiling a database of every WW1 tanker, the battalions they were in and any additonal info. Simon I doubt I can manage that, Simon. My father's medals are in my brother's possession .....he is in England and I am in Spain, and he is planning to have the medals mounted very shortly, in time to take them to Ypres. I think it unlikely that he has the facilities for getting a good shot of the edge inscriptions.....but I will ask him. I am aware of my father's subsequent injuries, but thanks for the offer and the information above. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 31 August , 2009 Share Posted 31 August , 2009 Simon, E-mail of Official Casualty List scans sent. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanks3 Posted 31 August , 2009 Share Posted 31 August , 2009 Stebie9173, Any chance of letting me have a copy of this list too, by PM? Simon, May have asked this of you before but have you any info on Lt Thomas Edward Bain Chalmers? I know he won the MC with C Battalion then went onto serve with G battalion. Do you have any more on him? Thanks guys Tanks3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17tankman Posted 31 August , 2009 Share Posted 31 August , 2009 Tanks3 Sorry at this time not got any more info on that officer. Simon 17tankman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 31 August , 2009 Share Posted 31 August , 2009 E-mail me on XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Tanks3. (Edited out e-mail address as now unneeded). Did you ever get the service file of Arthur Blowers, by the way? I can't remember getting an e-mail from you. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanks3 Posted 1 September , 2009 Share Posted 1 September , 2009 Hi guys, Thanks for all your efforts. Most appreciated Tanks3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Chum Posted 27 September , 2009 Share Posted 27 September , 2009 Hi Tanks, Long overdue I know, and not the proper thread, but hopefully you will be pleased to see this. It's the Salvage Battalion tunic I mentioned showing the chequered shoulder flash worn by he Battalion. There was also a piece of cloth the same size glued to the front of his steel helmet which apparently fell off many years ago when it used to hang on a coat hook in his hall. Still, it is what it is, a lovely battered old tunic with it's elbows worn out doing the gardening after the war. Sorry once again for the delay. Cheers, Taff . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanks3 Posted 28 September , 2009 Share Posted 28 September , 2009 Taff, Thanks so much for posting this. Well worth the wait. Lovely 3/4 view tank badge and epaulette. Most impressed and very green with envy. Not sure if you were able to find out any details on the owner (its sometime since we corresponded) so if you know anything please do post. Wonderful item - simply marvelous Tanks3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Chum Posted 1 October , 2009 Share Posted 1 October , 2009 Glad you were pleased to see it Tanks. I will see what else I ca find out about him. He was member No.1 of the Tank Corps OCA; his son still has the letter from Hotblack (I think) congratulating him on being the first member. Sorry again for the delay. Cheers, Taff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerb40uk Posted 21 October , 2009 Share Posted 21 October , 2009 My brother David (ex-3 RTR) and I went to Flanders for the weekend of 10/11 Oct and were delighted to get a chance to see so many of the places associated with our father's service. What I stupidly failed to realise is that Philippe Gorczynski who accommodated us all at Hotel Beatus, was the very same 'fillthetank' who'd emailed me asking if I wanted to get back my father's miniatures!! (I have just emailed him again, as my original replies seemed to go astray). It was wonderful to see 'Deborah' and the memorial at the approx point from which the tanks set-off on 'Day 1'.....a couple of emotional moments. I also enjoyed the inauguration...if that's the correct word... of the Tank Memorial in Poelkapelle and the battlefield tours. I was also able to find and photograph, for a close friend, a great-uncle's name on one of the 'piers' at Thiepval. (The Canadian memorials were, I thought, especially impressive. I have some other photos, if anyone is interested) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta Posted 21 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 21 October , 2009 Roger - glad you had a good time Have just finished first draft of Chapter 3 of First Tank Crews -, which covers your father's action - and will send you a copy Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerb40uk Posted 21 October , 2009 Share Posted 21 October , 2009 Thanks, Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerb40uk Posted 19 May , 2010 Share Posted 19 May , 2010 FWIW, I found a scanned copy of the newspaper cutting...here it is with and without a bit of the citation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta Posted 20 May , 2010 Author Share Posted 20 May , 2010 Roger - many thanks That has come up very well Do you mind if I use it for the presentation at Northampton next month? S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerb40uk Posted 20 May , 2010 Share Posted 20 May , 2010 Roger - many thanks That has come up very well Do you mind if I use it for the presentation at Northampton next month? S No, Of course I don't, Stephen....I'm just sorry I cannot be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta Posted 20 May , 2010 Author Share Posted 20 May , 2010 Roger - that's most kind If it goes down well, hopefully I will be asked to do it again elsewhere S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerb40uk Posted 23 February , 2016 Share Posted 23 February , 2016 (edited) I put a post here about father's papers, but decide to make it a new post. Edited 24 February , 2016 by justinb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ring Posted 25 February , 2016 Share Posted 25 February , 2016 Fascinating account. I really enjoy background information about our WW1 heros. Thank you for sharing. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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