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Pte 1037 Charles Chantler 2nd Btn. Worcs.

PostPosted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:29 pm
by Trick
My grandfather was Pte 1037 Charles Chantler, 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regt. I have a copy of his parchment discharge certificate, (which is very difficult to read). I know he was awarded the South African Medal but unfortunately I do not have it. How can I find if he was entitled to anything else, (meadals, bars), where he fought and any other details related to his service with the Worcs? I know he joined the Royal Engineers in 1914, when he became Sapper Richard Charles Chantler and sometimes Chandler and was eligible to a trio on discharge, but unfortunately I dont have these either. Any information would be much appreciated.

Re: Pte 1037 Charles Chantler 2nd Btn. Worcs.

PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 4:33 pm
by Simon_Fielding
Was he b. 1867 in Redditch?

Re: Pte 1037 Charles Chantler 2nd Btn. Worcs.

PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 4:50 pm
by Trick
Yes he was. He later lived in Birmingham after his WW1 discharge from the R.E.

Re: Pte 1037 Charles Chantler 2nd Btn. Worcs.

PostPosted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 3:19 pm
by corona
Hi Trick,
He was award the Queens S Africa Medal with clasps
CAPE COLONY,TRANSVAAL,WITTERBERGEN,S AFRICA 1901.
Previous service as 1085 Pte Chantler Worcs Militia.
Militia service on FIND MY PAST and 27 pages of service and pension papers
on ANCESTRY both pay for sites on line.
Regards,
corona

Re: Pte 1037 Charles Chantler 2nd Btn. Worcs.

PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 8:58 pm
by Trick
Hi corona,
Thanks so much for your information. I had no idea about the Militia. Guess I will have to join Ancestry now!

Regards, Trick.