snavek Posted 5 October , 2008 Share Posted 5 October , 2008 Hello Mick, what a fantastic piece of research and hopefully which may help me. The memorial I am researching carries the name of Harry Wyett, he was G/7223, a Private serving with the 6th Bn. when he was kia on 15 August 1917. He's buried in Monchy British Cemetery. He was entitled to the Victory & British medals. Is there anything else you can tell me please. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted 5 October , 2008 Author Share Posted 5 October , 2008 Keith Wyett joined the Buffs in March 1916 although he may have attested earlier in 1915 as part of the Derby Scheme. He only served with the 6th Battalion and they were in trenches east of Monchy le Preux on 15/8/1917. The diary notes that it was a very quiet day and that Bridoon Lane was lightly barraged by enemy whizz bangs at 5pm. The Battalion had been clearing salvage in Bridoon Lane the previous day although it was about half a mile from their front line companies in Hook Trench. He was the only casualty of the day. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenchrat Posted 5 October , 2008 Share Posted 5 October , 2008 Hi Michael, Could you look up a soldier for me? I recently acquired a remembrance card for a soldier who was killed in action. His name was Albert Chenery. He was a private supposedly with the Buffs. However, the CWCC has him listed as a member of 2nd Battalion Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment. His service number is listed as 24733 and he made the supreme sacrifice on March 14, 1917. The death date is the same on the card as on the CWCC site, so I'm pretty sure it's the same soldier. Just curious about the difference in the units he was supposedly with. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted 5 October , 2008 Author Share Posted 5 October , 2008 John He wasn't in The Buffs. The number 24733 was issued to William Hammence of the 2nd Buffs and they were never re-issued. The number would also indicate an enlistment in The Buffs of approx Sept 1917. It's possible he served with The Buffs with another number and transferred before going overseas Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Wills Posted 5 October , 2008 Share Posted 5 October , 2008 Michael, Do you have anyone in the 10th (Royal East Kent and West Kent Yeomanry) Bn, the Buffs (joined 74th Yeomanry Division February 1917) called Nelson Harrison and Archie Blair? Thankyou Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenchrat Posted 5 October , 2008 Share Posted 5 October , 2008 Hi Michael, Is there any record of an Albert Chenery serving with the Buffs at all? Could the CWCC have gotten his service number wrong? Thanks for your help. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snavek Posted 6 October , 2008 Share Posted 6 October , 2008 Many thanks Mick, that just about completes his story. May he rest in peace. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauirvine Posted 6 October , 2008 Share Posted 6 October , 2008 Would you mind doing a "lookup" for William McGuiness, born Stockwell in 1886, probably a pre WW1 regular. He survived the war, dying in Southwark in 1971. He was my wife's uncle, and we have a family group photo taken in 1905, where he was obviously inserted in uniform at a later date. I am new to this forum, but appreciate the work you've put into your database. I am transcribing records for the Mormon Church and know how difficult old, faded, handwriting can be. Maurice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted 6 October , 2008 Author Share Posted 6 October , 2008 Kate No Nelson Harrisons but there were these Harrisons Frank Harrison 2956 1/1BN REKMR & 270423 10th Buffs JN Harrison 1644 1/1BN W Kent Yeo & 270804 10th Buffs. To theatre 2B 24/9/15. Disembodied 20/3/19. LM Harrison 1585 1/1BN REKMR & 270074 10th Buffs. To theatre 2B 24/9/15. Disembodied 14/2/19. RS Harrisons 1130 1/1BN W Kent Yeo & R406272 ASC & 270704 Buffs & 202858 Cheshire Regiment. No Blairs who fit the criteria John I checked SDGW and it notes that Chenery formerly served as 9575 in The Buffs. This would have a prefix G because L was in use. He therefore transferred before going overseas. He joined The Buffs in March 1916, although he may have attested earlier as a Derby Man. Maurice No McGuiness's in The Buffs overseas during WW1 I'm afraid Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apwright Posted 15 October , 2008 Share Posted 15 October , 2008 Mick, Any information on Buffs no. 202444 would be great! According to the MIC this was Pte Edward A FOWLER, formerly 32272 East Lancs Regt. Trouble is, E Lancs 32272 Edward A Fowler is listed in GRO War Deaths as having died in 1917. I can't find him on CWGC under either number (checking GRO for the In From The Cold Project), so I'm wondering if he's a non-comm. When would the number 202444 have been issued? Grateful for any leads you may have! Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted 16 October , 2008 Author Share Posted 16 October , 2008 Adrian I only have the MIC details. He isn't on The Buffs medal rolls so wasn't with them at the end. I can't help with the date of number allocation because I'm not up to speed with TF numbers yet. The number wasn't allocated to anyone else. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apwright Posted 16 October , 2008 Share Posted 16 October , 2008 OK. Thanks anyway, Mick! Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSH Posted 23 October , 2008 Share Posted 23 October , 2008 Hi Mick Now that your database is complete, is there any other information you can provide me on Frederick Higgs. G/4778 2nd Btn. East Kent Regiment (The Buffs). He served in France from 27/4/1915 until his date of death 28/5/1915 in Ypres. He is one of the missing and his name is on the Menin Gate memorial. Unfortunately it doesn't appear that his service records survived although I know from his Medal Card that he qualified for the trio. The only other personal information I have is from SDGW. Many thanks. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gazzaman Posted 27 October , 2008 Share Posted 27 October , 2008 Michael Could be so kind as to help me with the following Buffs G/15625 Huckstepp Thomas DOD 04/10/1916 7th Bn. Commemorated at Thieval . Also my grandfather Richard John Wood who was in Mesopotamia in 1916 – all I have about him is a letter to my Grandmother dated December 1916 where he mentions how sad it was to hear about her brother Thomas being killed in France – I know nothing else about his service record except he was also in the Buffs. Do you know if anyone has done the same for WWII buffs as my father was in the TA in Ashford in 1939, and I know very little about his service record either except he went to Iceland ? Regards Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted 27 October , 2008 Author Share Posted 27 October , 2008 Linda Higgs joined The Buffs in November 1914. He arrived in france on 27/4/1915 and joined the 2nd Battalion. He was killed in action with them on 28/4/1915. On that day the Brigade was being relieved at Potijze. Apparently it was a quiet day only occassionally interrupted by whizz bangs or the attention of a sniper; 31 were killed. Gary Huckstepp was aged 20 when he died and was the younger son of Mr and Mrs G Huckstepp of Boughton Lees. He was killed by a shell and died instantaneously according to a letter sent to his sister Mrs RJ Wood (who I guess is your grandmother!). He had previously served with the Kent Cyclist Battalion and had served with the 7th Buffs since his arrival in France in July 1916. He left a brother serving in France and a brother-in-law in Egypt (your grandfather). He was born in Eastwell, Ashford and enlisted at Wye. The only possibility I have for your grandfather is Richard Wood T241005 Buffs and 48955 Northumberland Fusiliers. As he transferred out the regiment I do not have any more info on him. I haven't done a WW2 database yet Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenchrat Posted 28 October , 2008 Share Posted 28 October , 2008 Hi Mick, Great, thanks for the help. So Chenery had joined the Buffs originally, but before heading to France, he transferred to the West Surrey Regiment. Is that right? Thanks again for all your help. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted 28 October , 2008 Author Share Posted 28 October , 2008 John Yes, that is correct Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Gorst Posted 28 October , 2008 Share Posted 28 October , 2008 Mick I have the Jones and Sansom material - PM me your emai and I will email them by the end of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSH Posted 29 October , 2008 Share Posted 29 October , 2008 Thanks for the info. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSH Posted 31 October , 2008 Share Posted 31 October , 2008 Hi Mick Is it possible from your database that you could provide me with a list of men/reg nos from 2nd Btn, who also died on the same day 28 May 1915 as Frederick Higgs? The reason for asking is that although Frederick Higgs has no known grave, I would like to try to find which cemeteries other men were buried in around that time. If there is a common theme, then I would like to think that Frederick is perhaps in an unmarked grave at the same location. I do so hope that you can help me again. Kind regards Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilEvans Posted 31 October , 2008 Share Posted 31 October , 2008 Hi Linda, You may find this link of use. It's an alternative search engine with is linked to the cwgc info. You should be able to find the information you need. http://www.hut-six.co.uk/cgi-bin/search14-21.php Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted 1 November , 2008 Author Share Posted 1 November , 2008 Linda Here they are Cemetery Surname Forename Menin Gate Memorial BARNES WILLIAM JAMES Menin Gate Memorial BATCHELOR THOMAS ALFRED Menin Gate Memorial BROWN WALTER RALPH Menin Gate Memorial COPPIN WALTER READER Menin Gate Memorial DAVEY THOMAS Menin Gate Memorial DREW EDWIN JOSEPH Menin Gate Memorial EDWARDS WALTER Menin Gate Memorial FOSTER WILLIAM JAMES Sanctuary Wood Cemetery GOATHAM CHARLES HENRY Menin Gate Memorial GREEN GEORGE Menin Gate Memorial HEARN WILLIAM JOHN Menin Gate Memorial HIGGS FREDERICK Menin Gate Memorial HOVER ERNEST ALBERT Menin Gate Memorial HOWELL HERBERT Menin Gate Memorial IRELAND GEORGE Menin Gate Memorial JESSOP HENRY ARTHUR Menin Gate Memorial MANNINGS CARLTON Menin Gate Memorial McQUILLIAN SAMUEL Menin Gate Memorial MURDOCK ALBERT VICTOR Menin Gate Memorial NAYLOR ARTHUR W. H. Menin Gate Memorial ROBINSON JAMES Menin Gate Memorial ROBINSON WILLIAM Menin Gate Memorial SIMMONDS CHARLES ALFRED Menin Gate Memorial STEVENS FREDERICK ARTHUR Menin Gate Memorial STEVENS PERCY WILLIAM Menin Gate Memorial TIDMARSH WILLIAM GUY Menin Gate Memorial TINGEY WILLIAM Menin Gate Memorial TURNER STANLEY EDGAR Menin Gate Memorial VEITCH HENRY JOHN Menin Gate Memorial WILLIAMS WILLIAM GEORGE Menin Gate Memorial WOODWARD HERBERT HOWARD Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Yates Posted 3 November , 2008 Share Posted 3 November , 2008 Mick I wonder if you could see what information you have on 3332 Pte Arthur Dormer, 1/5th East Kents, died 25/6/16 Mesopotamia. Many thanks for your wonderful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Garnett Posted 3 November , 2008 Share Posted 3 November , 2008 Michael, I wish to create a roll for 8/Buffs prior to their partcipation at Loos. If you could suggest sources and methodologies that would be great. Many thanks, Stephen Garnett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSH Posted 5 November , 2008 Share Posted 5 November , 2008 Thanks again Mick. I got my common theme, but unfortunately not the one I was hoping for. Neil - Thanks for the link, very useful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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