Hi Sally,
This is going to prove difficult because I've checked the service & pension records for Isaac Southall and unfortunately with no luck which means that these records were most likely destroyed during the Blitz (60% were destroyed
). This is a blow because these records would have given us personnel details etc that would have confimed if this soldier was your relative.
I can maybe suggest some ideas that may help in working out if the person you mentioned may have been your relative but I'm afraid can't be 100% but let's look at what information you've given:
Sally Weeks wrote:I am searching for info on my GGGrandfather Isaac Southall b 1887. I found out from his wifes death certificate that he served in the 1st world war
What information did it state on Isaac wife's death certificate that suggests he served in the First World war ?
Sally Weeks wrote:the only details I have are from a WWI rolls index card as follows: -
Southall, Isaac 1st/7 Worcestershire Regiment Pte 3270, 201152
Medal Roll Page Remarks
Victory L/102 B27 5906 Dis
British " "
15 Star L/11B 695
S.W.B. List L/A/937
Theatre of war first served in (1) France
Date of entry therein 31/3/15
The above information would fit in with Isaac's age because the aboves Battalion was a Battalion of the Territorial force and his Regimental Number 3270 also confirms this. This means this Isaac would have been a part-time soldier prior to the outbreak of war and was called up in 1914, given that territorial soldiers served within their local Regiment this would indicate Isaac was from Worcestershire.
I've checked the census and found a possible match:
Isaac Southall born 1887, Halesowen, Worcestershire
Looking at the Medal Index cards there is only one Isaac Southall mentioned that served overseas during the war so if you can confirm that your relative did indeed serve overseas then this must be the same person.
Where was your Isaac born and what were the names of his parents ?
Check the information on that certificate you mentioned for any information on a Regiment etc. If Isaac was married and had children while serving in the army it should give his military details eg Regiment and Regimental Number on his childrens birth certificate.
If we can confirm that this is your relative then I can give you lots more information on his involvement during the war.
The SWB List stated on the Medal Index Card means he was awarded the Silver War Badge for illness or wounds received during the war.
Kind regards
Adrian
