Malcolm McGregor Phillips

[Guest Malk]

My grandfather Malcolm McGregor Phillips was commissioned into the above regt

on 7th December 1917.

I would like to find out a bit more about where he served and what battles he took part in.

I believe he was wounded in the foot and possibly the head.

Can anyone assist.

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Malk

This site will give you a start:

http://www.regiments.org/milhist/uk/cav-ye...nd/lancDLOY.htm

Dave

[Chris_Baker]

Or even better, try this page, on The Long, Long Trail.

Try searching the London Gazette for the announcements of his being commissioned. Click here.

[Terry_Reeves]

For what it is worth, the November 1918 Army List gives his seniority date as 28.11.17

Terry Reeves

[Guest Malk]

Thanks for the prompt replies, there are obviously some seasoned experts out there.

Hopefully this will give me the start I need. Regarding his date of seniority, you are absolutely right Terry; 28th Nov is infact the date contained within the actual commisssion although on the outside of the document it says 7th Dec. I presume this would be the date the document itself was written/issued.

At the risk of pushing my good fortune ; I also have papers relating to a James Alexander Phillips or Phillips commisioned into 1st Bn The Monmouthshire Regt on 3rd July 1915. I was never aware of this member of the family until now and do not even know the relationship.

Thanks again, Malk.