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2249 GNR G.A. Ward RA

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Margaret

Margaret Report 13 Sep 2019 19:44

Sorry just back home . I will have to look at all this to make sure I understand it. I hoped he was the George Allen Ward from Bolton with 1901 and 1911 census results with his family named. So do I understand that's not him now?
Margaret

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 13 Sep 2019 20:49

That's right Margaret. George A. Ward from Bolton is the one with service number 230402.

The medal you have belongs to a G.A. Ward with two service numbers - first 2249, and then 960429.

I'm afraid very little chance of ever knowing who he was.

Kath. x

Margaret

Margaret Report 13 Sep 2019 21:47

Hi all,
Thank you all very much for the help. That's very sad.
The first post from ArgyllGran about him disembarking on 18/3/15 probably in Turkey is correct though as it has the number I have on the medal?
Margaret

ArgyllGran

ArgyllGran Report 13 Sep 2019 21:50

Yes, that is the right man, and the date of disembarkation is as on the record.

I can't say for sure that he went to the Dardanelles, but it seems a distinct possibility, given the date.

Margaret

Margaret Report 13 Sep 2019 21:56

Hi
Thanks. At least I have that!
It's been fun and I shall print all this out and leave it with the medal.
Bye.....unless anyone comes up with any more!
margaret