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Hi Debra, An interesting afterthought for notes and inclusions as you construct your G/Father's Profile here: My Father changed Regiments after WWI so, in chasing all down via Regt-Records etc., I received a Summary of his Bttn's (2nd. Scottish Rifles: CAMERONIANS) 1914-1919 'FIELD' Deployments in France/Belgium from the Regt-Museum. A sobering and chilling picture emerged for me as they listed each engagement and I realised HE at 17 yrs-old, was among those numbered each time as a 'Standing or Wounded' Survivor at Roll-Call after the Battle was over. I'm grateful for this since I now recount in his History for the Family the following examples: Of 900 Officers & Other Ranks 'Festubert' 2 Officers, 1 CSM and 45 Men! The list gets worse! 'Paschendaele' 1917 1 Officer, 1 RSM and 15 Men and so it went on for me. The least gave us 3 Officers 1 CSM and 128 Men who answered that call. Perhaps this might give you a focus of pride in your quest as I know the Seaforth's own 14 Battalions raised 1914-1919 suffered terribley also! His Medals can only hint at what was involved and by the way you can buy Full or Minatures yourself with/without Ribbons and also get the distinctive 'Clusters' denoting those very special 'Mentions/Commendations' to add,. A wee bit costly admitted! I intend to replace Dad's when I can afford it and Lodge them in 'TRUST' with Fort George as I've recently done with Photo and News Article. Best of Luck, M

Kay.,So much protocol,I must be the only one who didn't know just how serious outsiders took it when a soldier was discharged from the Army. Thanks for your help its very interesting. Deb Allen,Iam A Aussie too.(Bris)

The Silver War Badge was given to show an *Honourable Discharge* had been given due to being wounded or illness and couldnt carry out active service..this was first issued in September 1916,,,,,,,,it was only to be worn civillian clothing on the right,because it was common practice of those not in uniform labled a coward and sent or given 3 *White Feathers* mainly by the wives of active soldirs fighting to King and Country wether called up or signed voluntary,,,,,so the badge showed otherwise,plus a ranking would have deemed fit for one.

Thank Allen for your reply to my question. Debbie

Thanks for the info on Craigneuk,a hard place to find. My granfather also got a medal from the French,Does that mean he was fighting with the French? Debbie

Hi Debra Lee

Came across this trail.

I work just around the corner from Craigneuk.

It still has a few old buildings from the 1800's.

The area is not that great now, but they are working at improving it.

Regards

Tina

Unfortunately they don't reissue WW1 medals.

He was in the British Army, so not sure what you mean??

Elaine,Thanks for that information about my granfather.Do you think there would be a way for me to get any copies of his medals?And another question please.When my granfather was in the war,does that mean he was sighned up as British or did he come under another flag?

His Medal Index Card ( MIC ) says he was discharged on 13-4-17. He was awarded Victory medal & the British medal also 1914 star and a SWB badge ( meaning he was wounded at some point ) He was sent overseas on 12-10-1914, I can't see anything else for him at the moment.

Regards Ellie

Thanks for the information, I will give that a go.

ErinGoBragh 1916 If only it was that easy,my father was born out of wedlock?So his father is not named on his birth cert,My granfather did marry my nana and was in the process of legally adopting his own son when he died.So I am looking for any open door .Any suggestions welcome.

Thanks to all,your help has been appreciative.But please help me with another question.My father sent me little information on my granfather John Jackson,but he told me that he was awarded the Croux de Gerre (French medal) for bravery and that he was mentioned in Despatches twice.Sorry but I dont have a clue what that means? Or even if its true??I tried to look for his name but didnt find his name under that section. also Is there a way to find out who his next of kin was? maybe that way I could find out his parents names?? Deb

No,I have a copy of the original certificate.It says Served with honour and was disabled in the Great War.Honourably discharged on 13th April 1914 (unless the 4 is a 7? ) Thanks for your interest. It also says at the start no9054 C.Q.M.S. John Jackson. Do you know what c.q.m.s. stands for? Deb

Do you have the date of discharge wrong - April 1914?

Thank you all for your help! My John Jackson came from a place called Motherwell in Scotland, I think the town was Craignook,maybe not the right spelling but that is what I was told where his family came from.Now Kay???? John Jackson Reg no is 9054,served in the great war and was discharged 13th April 1914..Hope this helps

Hi Debra,

THE HIGHLANDERS Regt-HQ & Museum Inverness & Fort George Arderseir ( Original Home-Depot of the Seaforths till 1960's) do not hold information on individual Soldiers so you have to apply for their ARMY SERVICE RECORD (£30) with long wait! Google: THE HIGHLANDERS (Regt-Association), you should pick up addresses there and also Forums which can help your search in this? Ancestry.com has a section on free Medals Records etc.. though our own Records were among those partly destroyed in the Blitz in this!
Best of luck. (Ex 1 SH 1936-1945)

Hi Debra - try www.1914-1918.net/seaforth.htm - that should give you some info. My grandmother married a man who joined this regiment, but, sadly, he died a few months after joining (on the Somme)

Debra

Try googling, lot of info and history available.

Sharon

Google throws up lots on the Seaforth Highlanders Reg,

More information on John yob,birthplace, service number and possibly parents/wifes name to see if there is a service record or /medal/pension in Ancestry 1914-1918 military section.

There are many John Jacksons thrown up as a name search bn Scotland,

Any information on John Jackson from Scotland who was in the war1912-1917. Army 1st Seaforth Highland Regiment.Does anyone know the history of this Regiment.?Iam at a dead end.I have contacted the military in U.K. Not able to help me.I'll be pleased with any help.