Re: Desrtuction of Battalion
Fredrick Frank Balnaves arrived in France on 11/1/1915, and dying of wounds on 14/3/1915 might mean he was a casualty in or before the battle of Neuve Chapelle.
I’m not sure as to what your question on survivors mean though, so I’ll have to pass on that bit for now.
Kind regards,
Lars
Re: Desrtuction of Battalion
One Sgt an 93 men I think, Brian. I can check my database for an answer to your question, but it will take some time. Don't hold your breath.
John
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Yes he was wounded at Neuve Chapelle on the 13th March and was tranfered to Merville casulty station where he died from his wounds and is buried at Merville Cemetery
Brian
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This is what I have:
Balnaves, Frederick Frank, Pte 11384
Born Aston, Birmingham, 01/1896. Brass worker, van guard GWR. Prior service with Staffordshire Bde Coy ASC (TF) (31/05/1913) as T/204 and 3 Warwicks (SR) (28/10/1913). Enlisted RWF 19/02/1914. Embarked 04/01/1915 and joined Bn 18/01/1915. Wounded 13/03/1915, adm 22 F/Amb. DoW 14/03/1915. Buried Merville Communal Cemetery.
https://rwf-forum.co.uk/vBulletin/at...tid=7322&stc=1
Hope this helps.
John
Re: Desrtuction of Battalion
Many thanks for all your help and information I did not realise that he joined the Battalion in 1915 we assumed that he joined in 1914. Many thanks and all of you keep safe