Edward Henry Bland

[westlifer]

I just want to know why I cannot find my Grandfather's service records.
He enlisted 1916 ( we think) and when Gran wrote to him she addressed him as "Gunner" Bland,and apparently he served with the Heavy?? Artillery, or maybe the Horse Artillery?? By the end of the war he was an officer's batman.
I have searched everywhere I can think of with no luck. Apparently some records were destroyed during WW2. If anyone can suggest where else I might look....thanks

 

[davelambert271]

Is this him

dave

 

[davelambert271]

Hi
don't know why but I'm having trouble getting it a decent size, which is still readable

dave

 

[westlifer]

thanks for that Dave. It could very well be him. I have his service number now. 70553, and he did go to France in 1916. BUT...He got married in Croydon in 1918! So now I'm wondering if it's another Bland. Poo! One step forward etc..

 

[Braveheart]

Hi there could this be him
http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=769232



best reguards
braveheart

 

[westlifer]

Thanks Braveheart, but no, it's not my relative.