Hi I have a photo of my Grandfather A Peake taken early in 1915. It shows that he is a Lance Corporal. His service record shows that his rank was Private until 29/2/1916 when he was appointed paid Lance Corporal. However I have found a record on FMP. It is a list of sick and wounded N.C.O's and men of the expeditionary force. List no. H1333 Preston Record Office. 16955 L/Cpl Peake A 1-Lancasters sick 8th Sept 1915 This is definitely my Grandfather. Also the dates tally with the date he returned home Anyone know if there would be a reason for the discrepancy in rank on his service record? Unfortunately I can't attach any photos. My computer is misbehaving to say the least - can't access the internet, So I have to use my Husband's. Many thanks Diane
Might have been an Acting Unpaid L/Cpl in 1915 . Service records just lists date it went substansive.
Do you know what unit he was in? Most of the WW1 war diaries are going online via the National Archives for a small fee.
Hi Drew. I have the war diary.It is quite riveting reading. He was in the 1st Battalion and was in France from 14/4/1915 until 7/9/15 when he was posted home. Cheers Diane
