Pte Reginald Rudge 8321

[Tommy1418]

Good Morning, I've been referred to you by the GWR in the hope that you may be able to assist?
I'm currently researching a relative of mine, a Pte. Reginald Rudge 8321, I''ve been lucky enough to trace his service records back to his attestation in 1908 as a 'Special Reservist' in the 5th Btn, & subsequently into the 2nd Btn in 1914 until he was reported MIA, WOUNDED, KIA (Presumptive) -16.5.15 @ the Battle of Festubert (Richebourg).
I was wondering (extremely long shot!), whether a photo of him survived in the regimental archives ?
Also, on a more likely tack, where could I get a copy of 2nd Btn 'war diary 1914-16'?

Kind Regards,

Ian

[allanp]

Hi Ian

Cannot help with a photo, but I have found references in the Worcester Herald & Bromsgrove Messenger about Reginald.

19th June 1915 edition Worcester Herald
Missing
8321 Pte R. Rudge

19th June 1915 edition Bromsgrove Messenger
Prisoner of War
2nd Battalion under date 26th May 1915
8321 Pte R. Rudge

26th June 1915 edition Worcester Herald
Previously reported missing now reported wounded. All 2nd Battalion
8321 Pte R. Rudge


Regards Allan

[corona]

HI,
His VICTORY MEDAL, along with other Victory Medals,is up for sale on E- BAY , in a few days time.
corona

[Tommy1418]

Many Thanks Everyone! Ian

[Tommy1418]

corona wrote:
> HI,
> His VICTORY MEDAL, along with other Victory Medals,is up for sale on E- BAY
> , in a few days time.
> corona
Hi Corona,

how do you know that? Do you own it? I missed out on it last time by a fortnight as I hadn't been aware it had come up on Ebay, but have been able to get hold of his war medal. I did enquire with the seller at the time as they said the buyer hadn't paid but heard nothing further....Ian

[corona]

Hi Ian,
Sorry I'm not able to help. I don't own the medal.
When it came up on Ebay I remembered see his name on this Forum.
Like so many others, with missing family medals , we hope to find them one day on Ebay, dealers lists etc.
Keep looking!
Regards,
corona.

[Tommy1418]

Thanks Corona! Ian;-)