The Scottish War Memorials Project

dhubthaigh · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject: JOHN WARD

Bdr. John Ward, R.G.A. is commemorated on the Moulin (Pitlochry) War Memorial.

I have just found his DC. He died 7th January, 1917 at Auchnahyle, Parish of Moulin - Bdr. R.G.A. 42nd Coy.

Had a look for MIC (too many) and no joy with Service Records. The chances for recognition by CWGC ?

kinnethmont · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 564 Location: Aberdeenshire

Hi Mark

I am pretty certain this man is 279678 Bdr. John Ward, 42 Coy. RGA. He was discharged unfit in May 1916. I have his records.

Can you please e-mail me the DC to check out further?

It looks like you have found another one.
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Jim

If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

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dhubthaigh · Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 3:23 pm Post subject:

Will do.

kinnethmont · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 564 Location: Aberdeenshire

Thanks for the DC.

It confirms he is the man I thought it was by address, etc. The cause of discharge was TB and this resulted in his death. It is interesting he is listed as a soldier, despite being discharged. He was of course, an Army pensioner.
It can be proven his death was due to his service so there should be no problem with him for MOD.
Will update later.
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Jim

If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

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kinnethmont · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 564 Location: Aberdeenshire

279678 Bdr. John Ward, 42nd Coy. R.G.A. has been forwarded as a case, on Mark's behalf, to CWGC / MOD as a non comm death due to service related causes (GSW & TB). His details are now in the system.

I am making further enquiries regarding his place of burial.
Will update when further details available.

Well done Mark in finding him.
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Jim

If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

www.kinnethmont.co.uk