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World War 1 One ww1 wwII greatwar great 1914 1918 first battalion regiment
Able Seaman George L. Auld
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Nelson Btn. Royal Naval Division
(d.3 May 1915)
George Auld served in Nelson Btn. Royal Naval Division Remembered at . WW1
Pte. James Auld MM.
British Army 11th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Guide Post, Choppington
(d.27th Oct 1918)
James Auld lived with his widowed mother at Rutherford Street, Guide Post before enlisting at Morpeth. He was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry and devotion to duty. His name is on the Giavera Memorial in Italy. The Memorial commemorates more than 150 members of the Commonwealth Forces who died in Italy between November 1917 and November 1918 and whose places of burial are unknown. He was killed in action on 27 October 1918 age 22.
He was probably killed during the battle of Veneto-Vittorio which started on 24th of October 1918 and saw the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire when Italy and her Commonwealth Allies succeeded in defeating the enemy. All hostilities on this front ended on 4th of November 1918 so James was only days away from surviving the War.
The 11th Battalion had served in France since August 1915 until they were deployed to Italy in November 1917, so James could have been awarded his medal when he was in France. Nevertheless, he was awarded the Military Medal and the following was reported in a local newspaper on 9 November 1917: "For gallantry and devotion to duty as company runner during operations. When the other runners of his company had become casualties he proved himself invaluable, and in spite of additional work he displayed remarkable cheerfulness even under the heaviest fire, setting a fine example to his comradesâ€.
As a volunteer at a local museum undertaking a World War I project, I was asked to choose a name off a local war memorial and research it, I chose James Auld partly because of MM, as I didn't know what this meant and partly because Auld is part of my family history and I thought he might be related in some way, though as yet I haven't found a connection. Having also researched two other local soldiers (brothers) who didn't make it home, I've learned a lot of facts about the war, but most importantly have come to realise just what these young lads endured and sacrificed for their country.
Midshipman John Hamilton Auld
Royal Naval Reserve H.M.S. Clan McNaughton.
(d.3 Feb 1915)
John Auld served in H.M.S. Clan McNaughton. Remembered at . WW1
Midshipman Robert Mcdonald Auld
Royal Naval Reserve H.M.S. Calgarian.
(d.14 Jun 1916)
Robert Auld served in H.M.S. Calgarian. Remembered at . WW1
Chief Engine Room Artific Ault
Royal Navy H.M.S. White Oak.
(d.3 Apr 1918)
Ault served in H.M.S. White Oak. Remembered at . WW1
Gunner Henry Charles Ault
British Army Royal Garrison Artilery
from:Marylebone, London
My grandfather, Henry charles Ault is one of those soldiers whose records apart from medal card are lost. He was a Gunner with the RGA and I believe he was with the seige batt. Mobilised to No 1 Depot, Fort Burgoyne, Dover at the end of August 1916. His Regt no is 115850, Roll RGA/166B. Thats it thats all I have and up until 2 months ago I didn't even know he was a soldier in the 1914-1918 war, I'm sure he was brave and hopefully may even have helped save a life.
Private Joseph William Ault
Royal Marine Light Infantry Chatham Btn. Royal Naval Division
(d.2 Jun 1915)
Joseph Ault served in Chatham Btn. Royal Naval Division Remembered at . WW1
Able Seaman Thomas Maurice Ault
Royal Navy H.M.S. Russell.
(d.27 Apr 1916)
Thomas Ault served in H.M.S. Russell. Remembered at . WW1
VAD. Austen
Voluntary Aid Detachment No. 16 Stationary Hospital
Able Seaman James Austen
Royal Navy H.M.S. Negro.
(d.21 Dec 1916)
James Austen served in H.M.S. Negro. Remembered at . WW1
Midshipman Mark Austen
Royal Navy H.M.S. Queen Mary.
(d.31 May 1916)
Mark Austen served in H.M.S. Queen Mary. Remembered at . WW1
Boy Telegraphist Thomas Charles Barwick Austen
Royal Navy H.M S Vanguard
(d.9 Jul 1917)
Thomas Austen served in H.M S Vanguard Remembered at . WW1
Commander Surgeon Thomas Austen
Royal Navy H.M.S. Pembroke
(d.22 Oct 1918)
Thomas Austen served in H.M.S. Pembroke Remembered at . WW1
Private Walter Henry Austen
1st Btn. Royal Marine Light Infantry
(d.3 Oct 1918)
Walter Austen served in 1st Btn. Royal Marine Light Infantry Remembered at . WW1
L/Cpl. William Arthur Austen
British Army 7th Battalion Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry
from:12 Granvilles Flats, Westham, Weymouth
(d.13th September 1917)
William Austen was the son of William and Nellie Austen. Husband to Ethel Dora Bartley, and father to 3 young daughters, Barbara (29 Aug 1912), Gwendolyn (5 December 1914) and Christina (22 Dec 1916).
He enlisted in Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry at the Red Lion Hotel, Crewkerne, Somerset, he had formerly served with the West Somerset Yeomanry.
From his diary "went into action at Goodecourt over the top came out from trenches went back to Meault staid a week went from Meault to Corby had a month at Corby. Went over the top at Langemarck on the 16th August 1917 got relieved on the 19th of August 1917"
Just a month later he was killed. Extract from the letter from Captain WS Robins who wrote to his widow Ethel Dora Austen (formerly Bartley) "He got killed by shell fire on Pelkim (Pilckem) Ridge just behind Langemark in Belgium. He was helping to carry a wounded man to the dressing station when he was killed by a shell".
Pte. James Hodgson Austerfield
British Army 11th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
from:2, Jacob's Well Lane, Wakefield, Yorkshire
(d.7th Jun 1917)
Able Seaman Austin
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Anson Btn. Royal Naval Division
(d.20 Feb 1917)
#REF!
Leading Seaman Austin
Royal Navy H.M.S. Emperor of India
(d.7 Jul 1918)
Austin served in H.M.S. Emperor of India Remembered at . WW1
Able Seaman Austin
Royal Navy H.M.S. Wear
(d.1 Oct 1918)
Austin served in H.M.S. Wear Remembered at . WW1
Petty Officer Motor Mecha Austin
Royal Naval Air Service R.N. Armoured Car Div.
(d.4 Jun 1915)
Austin served in R.N. Armoured Car Div. Remembered at . WW1
Paymaster Alan Murray Austin
Royal Navy H.M.S. Hawke.
(d.15 Oct 1914)
Alan Austin served in H.M.S. Hawke. Remembered at . WW1
Chief ERA Albert Victor Austin
Royal Navy H.M.S Amphion
(d.6th Aug 1914)
Albert Victor Austin was my Great, Great Granddad on my Mum's side. I am searching for more details.
Chief Engine Room Artific Albert Victor Austin
Royal Navy H.M.S. Amphion.
(d.6 Aug 1914)
Albert Austin served in H.M.S. Amphion. Remembered at . WW1
Officers Steward 2nd Clas Albert Edward Austin
Royal Navy H.M.S. Turbulent.
(d.1 Jun 1916)
Albert Austin served in H.M.S. Turbulent. Remembered at . WW1
Leading Seaman Albert Edward Austin
Royal Navy
(d.5 Jun 1916)
Albert Austin served in Remembered at . WW1
Pte. Alfred G. Austin
British Army 10th Btn. D Coy. Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment
from:7, Higham Rd:, Burton Latimer, Northants.
(d.4th Aug 1917)
Alfred was killed aged just 19. His name is inscribed on the wall of the Menin gate memorial.
Stoker 1st Class Alfred Austin
Royal Navy H.M.S. Queen Mary.
(d.31 May 1916)
Alfred Austin served in H.M.S. Queen Mary. Remembered at . WW1
Spr. Arthur Ernest Clifford Austin
British Army 93rd Field Coy. Royal Engineers
from:Oxford Street, Sandfields, Swansea
(d.11th Aug 1916)
Clifford Austin died at Longueval on 11th of August 1916, on the eleventh day of his last front line posting as the 17th Division fought over the village of Longueval and Delville Wood. He has no known grave but is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Clr/Sgt. Arthur Warburton Austin
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
Private Arthur Frederick Austin
Royal Marine Light Infantry H.M.S. Conquest
(d.28 Mar 1916)
Arthur Austin served in H.M.S. Conquest Remembered at . WW1
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