Stephen Barker Posted 24 September , 2006 Share Posted 24 September , 2006 If you'd like to know what a particular East Lancs Battalion was doing during the Great War - I can have a look for you. If you'd like a scan of the page e-mail me via my profile. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whkay Posted 10 April , 2007 Share Posted 10 April , 2007 Does the offer still apply sir? I'm interested in the entries for the 8th Battalion for the period between the date they landed in France (July/Aug15?) to the end of February 1916. I understand they were in and around Fonquevillers? Can you give me a brief idea? Many thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShirlD Posted 10 April , 2007 Share Posted 10 April , 2007 Hi Steve, I have a copy of the 6 East Lancashire Regiment from 1 August 1915 onwards, I would love to have some details for June and July when they first arrived in Gallipoli. In particular where they went ashore at Helles. This is very much appreciated Cheers Shirley ps just realised this is from last year, so I understand if things have changed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Barker Posted 11 April , 2007 Author Share Posted 11 April , 2007 Shirley and Mark I have replied offline to these queries. All the best Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShirlD Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 Steve, Woken up and found them Thank you so much, this gives the precise places to revisit. The continued generosity of pals on this forum is a marvellous thing Cheers Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whkay Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 That goes for me as well Stephen. I'll be in touch.. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whkay Posted 19 April , 2007 Share Posted 19 April , 2007 Stephen Just a public thank you for the wealth of information you provided me with in relation to my enquiries about the 8th Battalion between March 1915 and Februry 1916 . A really useful research facility you provide sir. Thanks again. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwin astill Posted 19 April , 2007 Share Posted 19 April , 2007 Stephen My man Johnston was GOC 126th inf. Bde which was in 42 (East Lancs) Div. The Bde included, I think, 1/4th and 1/5th East Lancs. Johnston only managed a couple of days in command before being wounded - from 14th-16th Sept. 1917. Hence his diary only has a couple of pages relevant (I can send if of interest). Any mention of him in your material? - full name Alexander Colin Johnston. Thanks Edwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazuk Posted 20 April , 2007 Share Posted 20 April , 2007 Stephen I am very much new to all this research and as part of my very first project could you assist with any information on the 7th bn especially on the date 04/07/1916. Your time and assistance appreciated Thanks in advance Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Barker Posted 21 April , 2007 Author Share Posted 21 April , 2007 Edwin No mention of your chap at all. Looked at page 242 -43 (Ypres-Roulers Railway) September 14th 1917 and the Index, which is pretty comprehensive. One more source eliminated! Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Barker Posted 21 April , 2007 Author Share Posted 21 April , 2007 To anyone wanting a scan - please click on my profile and send me an e-mail or personal message with your own email address - in addition to your message on this thread. This will speed things up a little. Thank you Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Barker Posted 27 April , 2007 Author Share Posted 27 April , 2007 Tony and Edwin I'll reply offline. All the best Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambo Posted 27 April , 2007 Share Posted 27 April , 2007 Stephen Is there any mention of Major, later Lt Col Harry Maclear DSO. He was transferred later but I'd be interested to know which battalion he served with and any other mantion if possible Many thanks Hambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 27 April , 2007 Share Posted 27 April , 2007 Stephen Is there any mention of Major, later Lt Col Harry Maclear DSO. He was transferred later but I'd be interested to know which battalion he served with and any other mantion if possible Many thanks Hambo He became CO of 2nd Bn during Neuve Chapelle when the colonel was wounded and was in Bn HQ in the May 1915 reorganization. Phil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshdoc Posted 1 May , 2007 Share Posted 1 May , 2007 Hi Stephen, Im trying to determine when an Ist East lancs man John Guthrie Campbell, 242717 Private won his MM as it was awarded in 1919, Im guessing 1918 but I was wondering if your records have any mention of him. Thanks in advance Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gittings Posted 12 August , 2007 Share Posted 12 August , 2007 Hi Stephen My ancestor Chrles Gittings joined the 2/5th East Lancashire regiment as an officer 28.8.21917. If you can tell me where the regiment was from then until he was killed on the 21st March 1918 between Hargicourt and Herbecourt (where he was buried and then reburied in Roisel in 1918) I would be really grateful. I recently obtained book mainly relating to photographs of the East Lancashire regiment which mentioned this battalion may have been at Passendale. Many thanks Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrush Posted 8 June , 2009 Share Posted 8 June , 2009 If you'd like to know what a particular East Lancs Battalion was doing during the Great War - I can have a look for you. If you'd like a scan of the page e-mail me via my profile. Stephen Dear Stephen Please can you tell me anything about the 9th Btn East Lancs Regiment. My soldier entered 5 May 1915. Was only with this regiment. His Theatre of War 1. Would appreciate any information about the battle areas etc. He has no service papers. Thank you, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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