5 replies to this topic

[paul_adam]

Hi, I've got the MIC for one William E Hickmott who was in the Royal West Kent's and I'm trying to find which Battalion he was in. His regimental number was GS/7665

His medals (Victory and British) have reference: GSE/2/103 B4 page 273

If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated!

Many Thanks

Paul

[sotonmate]

It might persuade someone to look if you can quote the Ledger number from the NA Catalogue.
WO329/1447 page 273 has the man's medal entry,and hopefully his Battalion on first landing.

Sotonmate

[paul_adam]

Thanks Sotonmate, makes sense.


Paul

[paul_adam]

I was at Kew today and checked the ledger in WO 329/1447 and was puzzled to find Hickmott didn't appear on the expected page, and I assumed it was an error on the card. But having got home and double checked I see there are two files with the same description....I'm not going back for a few months, so if anyone is able to check for me, I think his entry may be in:-

WO 329/1448 on page 273 (William E Hickmott)

Many Thanks
Paul


PS Does anyone know why there would be two files with the same description?

[sotonmate]

Paul

WO329/1448 page 273 shows he served with both 6 and 8 Battalions RWK. I have a digipic if you want it let me have your e-address by PM.

Sotonmate

[paul_adam]

Many thanks Sotonmate, much appreciated, I have just set my email by PM.
Paul