204967 Pte. Edward Cope British Army 5th Dragoon Guards Amongst my Grandfather's WW1 documents I have a copy of an Army Form W3288, which is overstamped 5th August 1918 from the Southern General Hospital Records (looks like Stourbridge Saffron, Birmingham):-
Herewith Army Form B.178 (Medical History Sheet)in ... D/7832 Pte Edward Cope 5th D.G..S, Received W Kirkpatrick and signed Cdonce?, dated Canterbury 18.8.18.
I believe my grandfather served on the Somme and at Paschendale and was injured. His horse (14h high) black and called Ni**er was also badly injured and died shortly after, despite much veterinary attention.
Perhaps my Grandad wouldn't be classed as a Hero because he survived! However, I strongly believe that anyone who took part in those dreadful battles were Heroes nonetheless!
I have such fond memories of my grandfather and have collected over 50 documents relating to his Army Service dating back to 20/6/1911. I am researching his life as my personal Memorial to him. Edward's eldest son is now 88 years of age and sadly not able to add to Edward's story, but my Uncle (2nd son) at 83 is very excited by everything I find. Additional Information: | A friend of mine has a horses hoof dressed in silver, the name of the label is "Nigger, charger 1912-1919, European War, Aug 1914-Aug 1918, Died Aug 3 1918. She has been trying to find out the history of the hoof, I came across your post on this site. The measurement of the hoof suggests it could be from a 14hh. Natasha Smith
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