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    2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment

    Hi Peter - sorry for not replying. I didn't realize the significance of that date. He was my grandfather (9331) and would therefore have missed the Gheluvelt action due to being already wounded, possible at Aisne / Marne earlier on. I am attaching a photo of his medals, wound stripe and other...
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    2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment

    Hi Peter. My grandfather was called James Francis Burke. We think he was probably in 2nd Bttn (or possibly 4th). He was definitely in the Worcesters before WW1, in India & Malta. If you have his regimental number I would be very grateful. I'm trying to trace his military career. He was born 1887...
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