Pte James Hughes 21536 1st Battalion

[Glyde]

On his Medal Roll he's shown as entering 12 July 1915 2(B) Balkans but he was killed in action 10 July 1916 in France. Is 2(B) a mistake and as he's in the 1st Battalion actually went to France? Any assistance appreciated as no service records could be found.
Regards,
David

[Kevin Lynott]

9th Bn Worcs landed in Gallipoli on 13th Jul 1915 which is 2B. Could he have been in the 9th Bn, WIA and returned to the UK and then posted to the 1st Bn in F&F.?

[Mark Rogers]

Hi David,

Hope I can help a little, but I am not sure what you already know. I have a copy of the Regimental History ' The Worcestershire Regiment in the Great War' and James Hughes appears in the roll of honour with the same details that you have posted, killed 10/7/16 and same service number. 'Soldiers Died' database gives same details and says he came from Lye, Worcestershire. CWGC say he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial and was Son of Joseph and Alice Hughes, of Holy Well, Leigh, Malvern, Worcs.

I can tell you that the Regimental History gives an extensive account of the actions involving the 1st battaion at this time. They went into the line on 6th July 1916 on the Somme opposite Contalmaison. from then until they left the line on the 11th July they were involved in a series of actions. The history records that during these few days they lost 350 men including 13 officers. Casualty figures tended to be compiled when the men came out of the line, and I imagine that James could have actually been killed at any time between the 6th and 10th of July.

I have visited the site of this action as my Grandfather was in the 1st Battalion and told me of his involvement. With the aid of the map from the regimental History it is possible to trace where the action took place, though little remains on the ground today to show of the fierce fighting of July 1916.

Hope this helps and do get in touch if I can help further.

Regards

Mark Rogers

[Glyde]

Kevin Lynott wrote:
> 9th Bn Worcs landed in Gallipoli on 13th Jul 1915 which is 2B. Could he
> have been in the 9th Bn, WIA and returned to the UK and then posted to the
> 1st Bn in F&F.?
Kevin
As I couldn't find any service records your suggestion is possible. I'll try the museum when I can get to Worcester to see if they have any records for this man. Thanks for you trouble.
David

[Glyde]

Mark Rogers wrote:
> Hi David,
>
> Hope I can help a little, but I am not sure what you already know. I have a
> copy of the Regimental History ' The Worcestershire Regiment in the Great
> War' and James Hughes appears in the roll of honour with the same details
> that you have posted, killed 10/7/16 and same service number. 'Soldiers
> Died' database gives same details and says he came from Lye,
> Worcestershire. CWGC say he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial and
> was Son of Joseph and Alice Hughes, of Holy Well, Leigh, Malvern, Worcs.
>
> I can tell you that the Regimental History gives an extensive account of
> the actions involving the 1st battaion at this time. They went into the
> line on 6th July 1916 on the Somme opposite Contalmaison. from then until
> they left the line on the 11th July they were involved in a series of
> actions. The history records that during these few days they lost 350 men
> including 13 officers. Casualty figures tended to be compiled when the men
> came out of the line, and I imagine that James could have actually been
> killed at any time between the 6th and 10th of July.
>
> I have visited the site of this action as my Grandfather was in the 1st
> Battalion and told me of his involvement. With the aid of the map from the
> regimental History it is possible to trace where the action took place,
> though little remains on the ground today to show of the fierce fighting of
> July 1916.
>
> Hope this helps and do get in touch if I can help further.
>
> Regards
>
> Mark Rogers
Mark
Thank you. Yes I have a copy of the "History". My difficulty arises because I can't find any service records for the man, hence my seeking others help.
Appreciate you taking the time to look into this for me. I think my only recourse is to travel to the museum and see what they might have.
David