I am researching my family tree and on my Great, Great Grandad's 'short service papers from WW1, when it asks 'Have you ever served in any branch of his Majesty's forces..." he replied "yes, 12 years Rifle Brigade"
Can anyone shed any light on this? He lived in Witney in Oxfordshire (very close to where I now live) and was called Edward Moss (no middle name that I know of!)
hi stuart have you tried army goverment site for information as i think they have info on army papers etc hope this will help you as i am doing my family tree and when you hit the brick wall i get so wound up myself good luck with your search
hi stuart have you tried army goverment site for information as i think they have info on army papers etc hope this will help you as i am doing my family tree and when you hit the brick wall i get so wound up myself good luck with your search
hi stuart have you tried rifle brigade or these places the army personnel centre historic disclosures glasgow world war 1 the national archives at kew surrey tel no 0208 876 3444
try this web site mate: Search 'the great war forum'. Once you find it register, its free, their is a great deal of knowledge from the members on the site and they will be happy to help.
I recently did some reseach into a great uncle, they helped a great deal sending me the battalions war diaries and his medal card etc... When I went to France to visit his grave I took photos for the members on the site who had requested them. Very helpful bunch of guys and girls.
hope this helps, any problems get back in touch and I will see what I can do as I'm a member of the site as well.
