Granddad

[William]

Thought you might be interested in this foto of D15407, Private William Grier, my old Granddad, who lost a leg in WW One.

Awra best to all

William

[leigh kitchen]

You've probably got this info, but in case you haven't:

First Name:
William
Surname:
Grier
Age:
23 years
Incident Details:
Army Order 29 of January 1919.
Information:
Particulars furnished: Canterbury, 28/05/1919.
Rank:
Private
Service Number:
D/15407
Service From Date:
08/06/1915
Service To Date:
13/01/1919
Silver War Badge Number:
B/210644
War Office Ref. Number:
CC/607
Reason for Discharge:
Paragraph 392 King's Regulations (xvi) No longer physically fit for war service. 2
Overseas:
Yes
Service:
British Army
Primary Unit:
6th Reserve Regiment Of Dragoons
Archive Reference:
SWB/2961
Collection:
Silver War Badge List 1914-1918

[William]

Many thanks Leigh,

Having never researched the grand old man, no, I did not have this info.

Your research and input is much appreciated!

All the best and thanks again.

William

Originally Posted by leigh kitchen

You've probably got this info, but in case you haven't:

First Name:
William
Surname:
Grier
Age:
23 years
Incident Details:
Army Order 29 of January 1919.
Information:
Particulars furnished: Canterbury, 28/05/1919.
Rank:
Private
Service Number:
D/15407
Service From Date:
08/06/1915
Service To Date:
13/01/1919
Silver War Badge Number:
B/210644
War Office Ref. Number:
CC/607
Reason for Discharge:
Paragraph 392 King's Regulations (xvi) No longer physically fit for war service. 2
Overseas:
Yes
Service:
British Army
Primary Unit:
6th Reserve Regiment Of Dragoons
Archive Reference:
SWB/2961
Collection:
Silver War Badge List 1914-1918

[High Wood]

He formerly served with the North Somerset Yeomanry.

[leigh kitchen]

Originally Posted by High Wood

He formerly served with the North Somerset Yeomanry.

Serving with the Scots Grey's too at some point, from the collar badges shown in the photo.
Noo sign of his Service Record I suppose or you've found it?