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MWS, No the information came from Findmypast. David

The above soldier won the Military Medal on 14 October, 1918. Unfortunately I can not find any information on the man other than he resided in Birmingham. When he was wounded in 1916 he was listed as resided in Birmingham. When he was wounded in 1917 he was listed as aged 34, resided in...

Steve, Contacted Police Museum who informed me that they only have records for people who say service in Birmingham. They did suggest l contact Dudley Archives. They have some records but I couldn't find anything for my man. Still that's why researching is so rewarding when you track down...

Steve, Thank you I will try these. I was told that most records had been destroyed, so fingers crossed. I will let you know the outcome. David

Hope I have the correct Forum? Trying to track down where Police Special James Elizah Aston served within the Birmingham area. Born in 1888 in Netherton, Dudley and dies 1952 in Bilston. Served through out the WW1, with apparently no wounds. Joined around June 1909 and discharged around 1919? I...

Promenade, Thank you for this, very much appreciated. I was aware of the position on military records but I am sure your expertise on military matters will be appreciated by the Forum members who might be searching for WW1 records. If you were not aware it's fairly certain he was present at...

I have opened a conversation with Promenade hoping he might be able to offer some advice?

Thank you, you have all been very busy on my behalf which is much appreciated. I have looked on Ancestry, Findmypast and Forceswarrecords and can find no service records other than that which relates to his wounds and ultimate discharge. Pension details are on Fold 3 as you say and the address...

Thank you MWS, pjmburns and mikejee, I think I can put this one to bed and resign myself that the son Joseph slipped between the cracks from 1891 until he enlisted in 1902. MWS, Have you found him in 1901?

Thank you. I will have a search this evening. Are you referring to the father and the police? If so a pointer would be appreciated.

I also found the sister and her marriage. Didn't come across any other siblings or the father. Can you point me in the right direction please? Ancestry or Findmypast? Thank you.

No records been found. He received a silver wound badge and discharged in 1916. That is pretty much all I know.

Couldn't find anything to suggest that. I believe both parents died around this time and I also noted that all siblings seem to disappear too. I found a reference to the name Bloor but that didn't lead me anywhere. Didn't get any leads to the Workhouse either.

I'm trying to trace the whereabouts of Joseph Blower in 1901. He was born around 1883/4 in Birmingham. Father is Joseph and mother is Nerith. Also seems to be known as Sarah. He marries Florence Hudson on 24 December, 1902 at St Stephens Church he is listed as a solider. Pte Joseph Blower, 7275...

Janice, An excellent piece of research. David