paul leighton Posted 9 November , 2006 Share Posted 9 November , 2006 can anyone help me, I'm researching a possible relative PTE CHARLES J FERRIGE,he served with the Liverpool Regiment No 20214, theres a few things i,m stuck on First.... if this really is my great grandad his middle name should be "Joseph" born in 1875@ his address was a manchester one, Possibly 84 cawdor st , old trafford, HULME. Manchester My mum said that he was sent home in ww1 ,and died 3 years later of gas poisioning, possibly at this address I've searched the census and a few other sites, but as yet have not found a death certificate this needs more research which is on going I've found a Charles J. Ferrige's medal card and on there is a SWB and a ref no H/401/2 or H/H01/2 is's not to clear which ties in with the family knowledge about him the card should be attached as an attachment Also the card only shows the initial J. theres no mention of his middle name there were very few ferriges in both wars so chances are it's the same man, his son was also a Charles ferrige born 17/9/1907 R.A.S.C no 14728829 Also theres something wrote in the top right corner any clues are welcome or anything else that can be used to build up a picture of him If it is the right man I can't work out what battalion he served with. I've had a look at the war Diaries for the liverpools but there really is to many batalions to check through also if hes from Manchester why is he with a Liverpool Regiment???. the medal index shows him with the Liverpools In 1915 and I'm aware that this does'nt mean thats the regiment he first joined up -only the one that he served with for his medal entitlement. I think he joined in around 10th sept 1914 as a copy of his sons birth certificate (CHARLES) was requested for purposes namely "ARMY" maybe a form or proof of I.D with the date above It's possible if it's the right man he originally came from Ireland and settled in the North-West and possibly came from Ireland to Liverpool, on the ferry, hence the Liverpool connection , He might of had freinds or family in that area, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 9 November , 2006 Share Posted 9 November , 2006 medal rolls sometimes give middle names Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul leighton Posted 9 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 9 November , 2006 medal rolls sometimes give middle names are the rolls the same as the index cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 9 November , 2006 Share Posted 9 November , 2006 no, the rolls are differant and give varying info - I will try and find one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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paul leighton Posted 9 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 9 November , 2006 cheers' all the info is out there it , If you know where to look ,it seems that a trip to kew is on the cards it's such a nightmare from where i live, but has to done, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Promenade Posted 9 November , 2006 Share Posted 9 November , 2006 Paul, Firstly thanks for sharing so much information with us - it not only helps to narrow things down but makes the original posting more interesting to read. I have checked my records and have found the following: Charles Joseph Ferrige enlisted in Manchester on 4 September 1914. He was one of about 500 men from Manchester who were drafted to the Liverpool Regt and posted either to the 12th (formed September 1914) or 14th (formed October 1914) Battalions. Charles was drafted to the 14th Battalion and crossed to France with the Battalion on 4/9/15. He was discharged from the Army on 7/2/18. All I have unfortunately but hopefully more than you had originally. Best regards Promenade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul leighton Posted 9 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 9 November , 2006 Paul, Firstly thanks for sharing so much information with us - it not only helps to narrow things down but makes the original posting more interesting to read. I have checked my records and have found the following: Charles Joseph Ferrige enlisted in Manchester on 4 September 1914. He was one of about 500 men from Manchester who were drafted to the Liverpool Regt and posted either to the 12th (formed September 1914) or 14th (formed October 1914) Battalions. Charles was drafted to the 14th Battalion and crossed to France with the Battalion on 4/9/15. He was discharged from the Army on 7/2/18. All I have unfortunately but hopefully more than you had originally. Best regards Promenade Hi thankyou so much for your time and help, i really can't express enough how much i appreciate all these details, you have explained why he was in the Liverpool regiment, which is fantastic! on his medal index card the date regarding theatre of war (1) FRANCE 4.9.14 which matches your infomation, I've just rang my mum and told her it really is her grandad,, shes moved more than words can say. this information has not seen the light of day for over 70 years, could you please let me know how you found the details you sent me kindest regards paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Promenade Posted 9 November , 2006 Share Posted 9 November , 2006 You're welcome Paul, The information came from medal rolls from the National Archive at Kew and also from research I have accumulated over the years. Best wishes Promenade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul leighton Posted 9 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 9 November , 2006 You're welcome Paul, The information came from medal rolls from the National Archive at Kew and also from research I have accumulated over the years. Best wishes Promenade once again thank you kinest regards paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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