Sgt E Troman

[A T Marshall]

Hello, Sgt. Troman had a son Ernest A. Troman, born in the third quarter of 1926. Any information on him out there ?? Militarily or otherwise!! Regards, Alex

[ap1]

I think you will have to apply online for his Birth Cert. Which will cost £7. I have found this:

Name: Ernest Allen Troman
Birth: 30 Jun 1926
Death: Dec 1997 - Birmingham, Warwickshire

My father was born in 1926 and served in the latter stages of the war, so its likely that Ernest also did. Someway further along in your research, you may be able to apply to the MOD for his service record, unless he was exempt, he would have at least completed some sort of National Service.

[A T Marshall]

Many Thanks for that Al, Iwas up till 1.30 this morning on that one I'd only got to 1989 when I gave up. I'll PM you .. Regards Alex

[A T Marshall]

Hello All, I've got to 'ask the audience' on this one!. On the 31/1/1919 the RWF held, or were part of a parade, I am reliably informed that Sgt. Troman was on colour escort on the day. There are a number of possibilities, it was a parade to celebrate the end of/victory in, the First World War, or a Regimental occasion, It would help a lot in filling in a part of Sgt.Troman's story, if it could be established where it took place. As far as I can establish he was still part of the 2nd Bn., but this may have been a Regimental 'do' . And if the sun really shines on this bit there may even be photos of it!!! As a thought, at this time the Regular Bns. of the RWF were probably part of the occupation forces in Germany. Regards, Alex

[ap1]

Alex,

Bad news.
I made it to Kew this weekend, for a brief hour. I looked in the book of District Court Martials, concentrating on 1920......nothing.

I then checked the General Court Martial book(more serious), again nothing.

Im sure its there, it just may take a little finding. I suggest that you approach Richard Ward. He has a guy who lives in london and does research at very reasonable rates. Unfortunately my time was short, but it is worth following up. Where did you get the original discharge date and year from? as maybe this is not correct.

It is also worth the researcher checking the burnt records for Tromans service record. Its such an unusual name it won't take long. I found my great grandfathers war record in about 5 mins........not so easy if its jones, williams etc.

Incidently I spotted an VC winner who was DCM'd and received 5 days jail!!!!!!

[A T Marshall]

Hello Al, firstly thank you very much for taking the time to do a search for me. I got the information on Troman from his MIC card he was D.with I'd on the 2/10/1920. so there must have been a CM for that to happen !!. As you said the info will be in there somewhere,it's just finding it !!. A thought; the senior's mess must have been a helluva place what with all those 'doubles' men in it.. I'll get in touch with RW and try his man.. Once again thanks,,, Regards Alex

[A T Marshall]

Hello Al, Just a quick question, were the CM's for the Irish Garrison done at the Curragh the 2nd Bn. were in Limerick at the time as part of 18 Inf. Bde. along with the 1st Ox & Bucks LI.. Thinking about it though Limerick probably had an HQ as well to do these kind of things... Regards Alex

[ap1]

The book contained all Court Martials at home and abroad. The entries are hand written in date order.

[A T Marshall]

Hello All, Sorry for the gap, just a thought! Is it possible to be discharged with ignomy without being court martialled? What does King's Regs. 392 X111 cover? Regards Alex

[Blairy]

The Disc you have Richard with Birmingham men on I have just done detailed research on the families of the men and added more photos for a book I am putting together ...I have corresponded with quite a few of the family members and got more material