Grenadier Guards

Discussion in 'World War 1' started by liverpool annie, Feb 11, 2009.

  1. liverpool annie

    liverpool annie New Member

    Would anybody happen to have a history of the Grenadier Guards ?

    I'm researching some Manchester Policemen who volunteered in the Guards .... and information is a little low on the ground !

    I'd appreciate any help !

    Annie :)
     
  2. Hill 40

    Hill 40 New Member

    I've got their divisional history plus the complete diaries of their 4 line battalions. Any good to you?:p
     
  3. liverpool annie

    liverpool annie New Member

    That's cool !! thank you ! :D

    Let me figure out what I need and I'll post and see if you can help me !

    Annie :)
     
  4. liverpool annie

    liverpool annie New Member

    OK Fritz .... heres my Gorton guy .... can you tell me what was happening on Oct 11th 1918 please ?

    Name - BALL, WILLIAM
    Rank - Private
    Regiment/Service - Grenadier Guards
    Unit Text - 1st Bn.
    Date of Death - 11/10/1918
    Service No - 31120
    Grave/Memorial Reference - C. 5.
    Cemetery - ST. VAAST COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

    Husband of Emma J. Ball, of 6, Nolan St., Linaker St., Southport

    Annie :)
     
  5. Hill 40

    Hill 40 New Member

    Here's the diary...
     

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  6. Hill 40

    Hill 40 New Member

    ...and the attached appendix which gives fuller detail...
     

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  7. liverpool annie

    liverpool annie New Member

    Thank you ... it's always very sobering to me to read those ... but it does give a better idea of what was happening !

    Annie
     

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