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Hi Paul, What is your interest with the 2nd Worcesters? The first person you met, Mark, I think I may know and have had some exchange of info with previous. I could check my data regards the grandfather of Charlie if you have his name. Regards Peter

Thanks Viv and Phil for your feedback (and Photos) , much appreciated. Regards Peter

I would be interested to know when Bloomsbury Street was first developed and if any maps are available showing its earliest time. Any early photos would also be of interest. Peter

Hi Carolann, Sorry I don't have a Francis B. Murphy on my database so he would not have been a 1914 Star man (with the Worcesters). With the date you gave for his enlistment I thought he may have served in S/Africa but found no record for King's or Queen's S/Africa Medal (again with...

Hi Luan, I have your G/Grandfather on my list. His service record does not appear to have survived the bombing in 1940 and apart from MIC, 1914 Star Roll and BW & Victory Medal Roll details I have little regards his army service. He enlisted 23rd September 1902 and was discharged (wounds) 30th...

Hi Jim, Yes they would be of interest especially any photographs. If you could give me a call on 07761828291 when convenient and we can discuss the best way for you to get the info to me. Regards Peter

Cheers Jim, Fingers crossed. Can't believe my first posting for this was nearly 6 years ago so its great to actually get a family member to reply. Much appreciated.

Hi Jim, Going back a bit 1997 so don't think I would be able to obtain a copy. However it would only be part of Dulcie's fictionalised biography of her father and I have been hoping to see the complete work. Regards Peter

Hi Jim, Many thanks for your very kind offer and any info regarding his (James) service with the Worcesters would be most appreciated. I know the Imperial War Museum have a copy and I did contact them some time back but because of copy-write law they only allow 10% copy of the work (so I have a...

Hi Jim, Yes I am still interested. James served with the 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment ( Lance Corporal 11823 J. Shelley) and his daughter Dulcie wrote a fictionalised biography of her father and his service with the 2nd Bn., Worcestershire Regiment and the Labour Corps from 1917, in...

Hi Lilla, Many thanks for the information and I will be in touch should I find any more details regarding your Grandfather Joseph. Regards Peter Just done a little more searching and your Grandfathers year of birth is 1887. Check the following for details of his PoW record (Red Cross)...

Hi Lilla, Pte. 8465 Joseph Ashford is on my list. Can you give me any details regarding your Grandfather (birth date, when and who he married etc.) and if you have a photo of him in uniform. I do't have a great deal of information on him other than his MIC which gives the date 19th September...

Hi Bewdley Have been in touch with Wolverhampton Archives who hold copies of E&S and will visit in the New Year. Thanks for your help. Regards Peter

The Express & Star newspaper (Wolverhampton) had a report (30 December 1914) regarding the death (KiA 2.10.1914) of Private 9721 Joseph Hartland of the 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment. The piece has a photograph of Joseph but I have not been able to obtain a copy and if any member can...

Hi Nick, Your father Dan Nicholls enlisted with the colours on 23 August 1911 and was discharged (wounds) 13 June 1918 aged 24. His Silver War Badge number was 399333. He went to France on 12 December 1914 and was entitled to the 1915 Star and British War and Victory medals. Regards Peter

Hi James, Thank you for the photo of your Grandfathers medals and name tag which is much appreciated. Do you have a photo of your Grandfather in uniform? Regards Peter

Hi Tony I'm only researching 2nd Battalion men at present but would recommend the 'The Worcestershire Regiment in the Great War' by Captain H.FitzM. Stacke, M.C. You may be able to find a copy at your local reference library but if not the book was reprinted and is available (hard back or soft...

Hi Astonian, Sorry I don't know what the V stands for but her husband was named Robert. Thanks for reply. Regards Peter

I'm interested in finding any relatives with a connection to Dulcie V. Hawkins nee Shelley born 1923 married 1943 Birmingham. I believe she was living in the Stetchford area around 1950. Regards Peter

Re: Harry (Henry?) Gwilliam Hi jjj.3679 Thank you for the info. Do you have a photo of Henry in uniform by any chance? Regards Peter