Murrough Posted 6 January , 2007 Share Posted 6 January , 2007 I cant find the MIC for this man at the NA and I would be grateful for any help/suggestions.His details are Pte Charles Skelton 3565 1/4th Batt Northumberland Fusiliers, Kia 15/9/1916 in the battle of Flers Courcelette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 6 January , 2007 Share Posted 6 January , 2007 strange , but its late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunners dream Posted 7 January , 2007 Share Posted 7 January , 2007 I cant find the MIC for this man at the NA and I would be grateful for any help/suggestions.His details are Pte Charles Skelton 3565 1/4th Batt Northumberland Fusiliers, Kia 15/9/1916 in the battle of Flers Courcelette. Hi There, What else do you know about this guy? The reason I ask is that the only match I can find is this one: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...p;resultcount=2 Is it possible he joined up under false name? Steve P.S. You might find that the MIC will list this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 7 January , 2007 Author Share Posted 7 January , 2007 Thanks Chaz for the info.I have tried some different combinations but I still have not found his MIC. Best Regards, Damien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 7 January , 2007 Author Share Posted 7 January , 2007 Name: SKELTON, CHARLES Initials: C Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Northumberland Fusiliers Unit Text: 1st/4th Bn. Age: 20 Date of Death: 15/09/1916 Service No: 3565 Additional information: Son of Samuel Justice Skelton and Elizabeth Skelton, of 8, Beech St., Hull. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 10 B 11 B and 12 B. This is the only other info I have but I have his Victory Medal which confirms name and number. Regards, Murrough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 7 January , 2007 Author Share Posted 7 January , 2007 Thanks Gunner, Hes also listed here http://www.4thbnnf.com/64a_nominalroll2.html#s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunners dream Posted 7 January , 2007 Share Posted 7 January , 2007 Name: SKELTON, CHARLES Initials: C Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Northumberland Fusiliers Unit Text: 1st/4th Bn. Age: 20 Date of Death: 15/09/1916 Service No: 3565 Additional information: Son of Samuel Justice Skelton and Elizabeth Skelton, of 8, Beech St., Hull. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 10 B 11 B and 12 B. This is the only other info I have but I have his Victory Medal which confirms name and number. Regards, Murrough. What I mean is, is he a relative etc? I've tried different search parameters under the NA site and have looked up both CWGC and SDGW, but is he specific to your family and could he have joined up as an underage soldier, or something like that? The closest I have got to it is the link I've provided as all the Skeltons in the NF have different service numbers. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 7 January , 2007 Author Share Posted 7 January , 2007 No Relative Steve, Just a mystery I cant solve,I know this man existed and died but Im bothered that I cant find a Mic even though I have his VM and I feel I should try and find it.Sometimes new eyes can find it easier as I have tried all avenues up to now, but Steve thank you for your help, it is much appreciated. Regards, Murrough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunners dream Posted 7 January , 2007 Share Posted 7 January , 2007 No Relative Steve, Just a mystery I cant solve,I know this man existed and died but Im bothered that I cant find a Mic even though I have his VM and I feel I should try and find it.Sometimes new eyes can find it easier as I have tried all avenues up to now, but Steve thank you for your help, it is much appreciated. Regards, Murrough. For the price of £3.50 I'd look at the MIC I've listed just to see if that gives you any info. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 7 January , 2007 Author Share Posted 7 January , 2007 Thanks Steve, Im going to try that .I have no other avenue to try and I will let you know what happens. Regards, Murrough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Stewart Posted 7 January , 2007 Share Posted 7 January , 2007 Murrough, His is probably one of hundreds of MIC's that have gone missing during the move from the Army Medal Office. The story goes they were loaded into black bin liners and some fell off the wagon during the unloading process, which was conducted in high winds. The bags burst and the contents were scattered to the four winds. However rest assured he is in the Medal Roll Books try WO329-686 page 610. The other 3565 Pte Charles Thomas Harris is on the same page, but he was a 1st Bn lad who didn't get any medals as he deserted on the 25th January 1915. He may have eventually got them during an amnesty by King George V in the early 1920's. Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 7 January , 2007 Author Share Posted 7 January , 2007 Thank you Graham, I never knew so many Mics went missing.I always thought I would find him eventually if I had the magic formula.I am going to London in the near future to visit relatives but I think I will spend more time in the NA. Best Regards, Murrough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saberhagen427 Posted 7 January , 2007 Share Posted 7 January , 2007 That explains why I couldn't find any MIC for Capt. J. C. Urquhart MC (see this thread). I had no idea that a significant number were lost. I don't remember seeing it mentioned on the PRO website or TLLT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armoured Farmer Posted 7 January , 2007 Share Posted 7 January , 2007 That explains why I couldn't find any MIC for Capt. J. C. Urquhart MC (see this thread). I had no idea that a significant number were lost. I don't remember seeing it mentioned on the PRO website or TLLT. Gavin, Not necessarily. Officers who survived the war had to claim their medals. If he didn't claim, then there will be no card for his campaign medals. There will be an index card for his MC in WO 389/23 - Tra - Wilks Regards Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saberhagen427 Posted 7 January , 2007 Share Posted 7 January , 2007 Would he still be on the campaign medal rolls if he didn't claim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armoured Farmer Posted 7 January , 2007 Share Posted 7 January , 2007 No he wouldn't be on a roll as an officer if he didn't claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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