goerge harvey

[westbromval]

he wasin the south staffs 1939/1941 308res mt he died in 1941 age 23 he mother was florrie hill and harry harvey he was a driver thanks valerie

[apowell]

Hi Valerie,

I'm afraid the service records for those that served in World War Two aren't available to view by the public because of the Data protection law and are only available to the next of kin (fee payable). The link given below explains fully how to obtain these records but if you go ahead and request them make sure you send all the requested information otherwise they'll return the application.

http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_records/army.html

I found this:
Name: George Harvey
Rank: Driver
Regiment: Royal Army Service Corp
Unit: 308 Reserve. Motor Transport Company
Age: 23
Date of Death: Between 26/4/41 & 27/4/41

My Great Granddad's nephew Harry Hadley was also sadly killed during the Greece Campaign in April 1941 and if you type in the link below you will be able to find information about the Campaign where both of our relatives sadly lost their lives.

wapedia.mobi/en/Battle_of_Greece

Kind regards
Adrian

[westbromval]

thanks canyou please do this last one hanry harvey b 1880 in 1914 joinedthe kings own rifles he live in langley oldbury was married at the time and came home in 1918 thanks very much valerie

[apowell]

Hi,

I've found Henry's service records:

Henry Harvey's Service History

Personal Details
Name: Henry Harvey
DOB: (abt) 1884
Apparent age: 30 years 217 Days
Height: 5ft 6'
Weight: Not recorded
Eyes: Not recorded
Hair: Not recorded
Complexion: Not recorded
Girth when expanded: 38'
Distinctive marks: Many scars (abdoman)
Address: 39, Hadleys Buildings, Whiteheath, Staffordshire
Wife: Fanny Perks (spinster)
married: 6th March 1904, Parish Church, Rowley Regis, Staffordshire
Children:John Henry 12th September 1904 born in Whiteheath
Fanny 29th October 1907 born in Whiteheath
Edward 31st March 1912 born in Whiteheath
Next of Kin: Fanny Harvey (wife)
Trade or Calling: Miner
Served in His Majesty's forces prior: No

Attestation of Service
Attestation form: Short Service (Duration of the War)
Mobilised: 7th December 1914
Enlistment Place: Recruiting Office, Oldbury, Worcestershire
Enlistment date: 4th December 1914
Enlistment approved: 7th December 1914, Recruiting Office, Oldbury, Worcestershire (medical A1, general service )
Regiment posting details: Kings Royal Rifle, Reg.R11160

Statement of Service
Joined: 11th December 1914, Rifleman, 5th Reserve Battalion Kings Royal Rifle (KRR), Wincester Barracks, Wincester, Hampshire
Posted: 1st June 1915, 1st Battalion Kings Royal Rifle (KRR)
Embarked: England 1st June 1915, 1st Battalion Kings Royal Rifle (KRR)
Disembarked: 1st June 1915, France
Posted: 6th July 1915, Military Hospital (France), Gun Shot Wound (Shoulder)
Embarked: 10th July 1915, France
Disembarked: 11th July 1915, Colchester Military Hospital (England)
Posted: 3rd August 1915, Home leave
Posted: 9th August 1915, Depot Battalion Kings Royal Rifle (KRR), Sheerness, Kent
Posted: 29th October 1915, 5th Reserve Battalion Kings Royal Rifle (KRR), Sheerness, Kent
Posted: 4th December 1915, 7th Battalion Kings Royal Rifle (KRR)
Embarked: 14th December 1915, 7th Battalion Kings Royal Rifle (KRR), England
Disembarked: 15th December 1915, 7th Battalion Kings Royal Rifle (KRR), France
Posted: 9th May 1916, Military Hospital (France), Unknown reason (wounded or maybe illness)
Posted: 24th May 1916, 7th Battalion Kings Royal Rifle (KRR)
Posted: 27th June 1917, Home leave
Posted: 17th May 1918, labour Corp
Embarked: 20th November 1918, France
Disembarked: 21st November 1918, England
Demobbed: 6th March 1919, Wincester Barracks, Wincester, Hampshire

Pension Award
Henry was awarded a pension of 11/- per week for 26 weeks with effect from 23rd November 1918 (Reviewed after 26 weeks).

Medals awarded
14-15 Star: Roll M/2 Page 727
Victory: Roll M/101/B/23 Page 2969
British: Roll M/101/B/23 Page 2969
SWB: SWB/LIST/ M/1136

Hope this helps.

Regards
Adrian

[westbromval]

sorry its the not the one hes wife was florence hill the reg was kings royal rifle corp and was shiped out to france in june1915 he had otwo sons thomas and edwin hope this helps

[apowell]

Hi,

No worries but the only problem we have is that I can't find any other service records for any other Henry Harvey that could possibly match your chap.

Sadly 60% of the records were destroyed during the Blitz and it's possible Henrys were among those destroyed.

Kind regards
Adrian

[westbromval]

ok thanks