National Roll of the Great War, part 13

[gnr.ktrha]

Hello,

If you have part 13 of the National Roll of the Great War, could you please look up the details on page 230 for S Howell, and also page 14 for H Birchall?

Thank you very much,

Stewart

[susanhemmings]

Volume 13 - page 230: HOWARD S - RIFLEMAN - RIFLE BRIGADE

Volunteered Aug 1914 and drafted to France where he took part in numerous engagements in many sectors.

During the General Retreat in March 1918 he was severely wounded and lost one of his arms. He was taken prisoner and sent to Germany where he suffered many hardships until released after the Armistice. He was discharged in 1919 as medically unfit and holds 1914 Star and General Service and Victory Medals.

32 Strickland Street, Deptford SE8

Volume 13 - page 41: BIRCHALL H - GUNNER RGA

Volunteered in January 1916 and was drafted overseas in the following September and served in various parts of the line in France. Was wounded in the battle of Arras in 1917 and rejoined his Battery on his recovery and fought at Ypres, Passchendale, Kemmel Hill and in 1918 was wounded for the second time near Loos. After treatment he was in action again and Bapaume, Epechy, Le Cateau and other important engagements in the Allied Advance which ended hostilities. Returning home, he was demobilised in February 1919. Holds the General Service and Victory Medals.

29 Nutt Street, Peckham, SE15

What brave men, hope this helps - today of all days.,

many many regards,

susan.

[gnr.ktrha]

Hello,

Thank you very much for all of your help. I'm sorry to say that these were not the men I hoped they might be, but it was still very interesting to read about them. Thank you for taking the trouble to look them up

Regards,

Stewart

[susanhemmings]

U R very welcome Stewart.

any time

susan.