Service records/war diaries

[peter hobbins]

Originally posted 15 Aug 2011 02:53 pm - reposted due to technical issues

I am attempting to compile my Gt uncle's service and war record relating to the Gallipoli landings. I have his service number, rank and battalion, and details of the Helles Memorial where he is remembered. I also have his medal index from the national archives. What i would dearly love to find out is when he enlisted? Where he served prior to Gallipoli and what date he was wounded during the campaign; he died of his wounds 5/6/1915.
Does the Regiment still hold searchable service records and war diaries from this period that are accessible to the public?

Anybody help, please. Peter Hobbins

[peter hobbins]

Simon_Fielding rply of the 15 Aug 2011 03:01 pm
Hi Peter

Could you post his name / rank / number etc please?

Cheers

Simon
Researching the 75 men of the Great War Memorial of St Anne's Church, Bewdley, Worcestershire .
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originally posted 17 Aug 2011 03:24 pm - reposted due to technical issues

Hello Simon

Thank you for taking time out to reply. His details as follows: Pte John Dobbins. 15298. 4th Batt. Died 5/6/1915 of wounds suffered Gallipoli. I believe the 4th Batt followed the Lancashire Fusiliers ashore on 25th April 1915, whether John was part of that landing force is yet to be determined.

I've no idea what records you have, perhaps you will tell me, but any further information would be more than welcome!

Thank you.

Peter H

[scully]

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by Simon_Fielding » 17 Aug 2011 03:59 pm
For starters - from 'Soldiers Died in the Great War'

Name: John Dobbins
Birth Place: Evesham, Worcs
Death Date: 5 Jun 1915
Death Location: Gallipoli
Enlistment Location: Evesham
Rank: Private
Regiment: Worcestershire Regiment
Battalion: 4th Battalion
Number: 15298
Type of Casualty: Died of wounds
Theatre of War: Balkan Theatre
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Re: Service records/war diaries
by Simon_Fielding » 17 Aug 2011 04:03 pm
CWGC:

Name: DOBBINS, JOHN
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Worcestershire Regiment
Unit Text: 4th Bn.
Age: 20
Date of Death: 05/06/1915
Service No: 15298
Additional information: Son of Mary Dobbins, of 1, Castle St., Evesham, Worcs.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 104 to 113.
Memorial: HELLES MEMORIAL
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Re: Service records/war diaries
by Simon_Fielding » 17 Aug 2011 04:05 pm
1891 census
DOBBINS, Emmanuel Head Married M 53 1848 Plasterer
Longhope
Gloucestershire VIEW
DOBBINS, Mary Wife Married F 45 1856
Broadway
Worcestershire VIEW
DOBBINS, Albert Son Single M 16 1885
Evesham
Worcestershire VIEW
DOBBINS, Lottie Daughter F 13 1888
Evesham
Worcestershire VIEW
DOBBINS, Charles Son M 10 1891
Evesham
Worcestershire VIEW
DOBBINS, Bessie Daughter F 7 1894
Evesham
Worcestershire VIEW
DOBBINS, John Son M 5 1896
Evesham
Worcestershire VIEW
RG number:
RG13 Piece:
2789 Folio:
5 Page:
1

Registration District:
Evesham Sub District:
Evesham Enumeration District:
5 Ecclesiastical Parish:
St Peter Bengeworth

Civil Parish:
Bengeworth Municipal Borough:
Address:
1, Castle Street, Bengeworth, Evesham County:
Worcestershire
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Re: Service records/war diaries
by Simon_Fielding » 17 Aug 2011 04:05 pm
1911:
DOBBINS, Mary Head Widow F 55 1856 Washerwoman Worcs Broadway VIEW
DOBBINS, Bessie Daughter Single F 17 1894 Bottle Filler At Jam Factory Worcs Bengeworth Evesham VIEW
DOBBINS, John Son Single M 15 1896 Milk Seller Worcs Bengeworth Evesham VIEW
HOBBINS, Edith May Granddaughter F 3 1908 Worcs Bengeworth Evesham VIEW
RG number:
RG14 Piece:
17688 Reference:
RG14PN17688 RG78PN1082 RD379 SD1 ED6 SN153

Registration District:
Evesham Sub District:
Evesham Enumeration District:
6 Parish:
Bengeworth

Address:
1 Castle Street Bengeworth Evesham County:
Worcestershire
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[peter hobbins]

Simon - thanks for taking the trouble, i now know where he enlisted.

Do you think there is any way of finding out which company in the 4th Batt he might have been attached?

Cheers Peter H