mebu Posted 13 November , 2007 Share Posted 13 November , 2007 Researching 2 brothers in same regiment: Charles Oldham was private 11727, 6 Btn South Lancs, first theatre 2B (gallipoli) Brother David was private 16769 South Lancs Can Battalion or period of joining be identified from number....some 5,000 different from brother? Any help appreciated, Thanks Mebu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchp Posted 13 November , 2007 Share Posted 13 November , 2007 Researching 2 brothers in same regiment: Charles Oldham was private 11727, 6 Btn South Lancs, first theatre 2B (gallipoli) Brother David was private 16769 South Lancs Can Battalion or period of joining be identified from number....some 5,000 different from brother? Any help appreciated, Thanks Mebu Medical Cards Description Medal card of Oldham, Charles F Corps Regiment No Rank South Lancashire Regiment 11727 Private http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...p;resultcount=1 & Description Medal card of Oldham, David Corps Regiment No Rank South Lancashire Regiment 16769 Corporal Army Ordnance Corps S-11351 Private King's Shropshire Light Infantry 27041 Private http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...p;resultcount=1 Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mebu Posted 13 November , 2007 Author Share Posted 13 November , 2007 Many Thanks Paul. As it is known that Charles F was in 6th battalion....would David's number suggest same or other battalion? many thanks, Mebu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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