Eddie Fetherstone

[mark2472]

Good morning I am trying to find out information on my Grandfather Eddie Fetherstone born in Liverpool 1900, apparently he underwent Seminary training? his army number is believed to be M/402410 any information regarding him and if he was indeed a member of the Manchester regiment would be most appreciated.
Kind Regards Mark Fetherstone

[Wendi]

Hi Mark and Welcome to our Forum 

Your Grandfather was in fact, in the Army Service Corps (later the Royal Army Service Corps) at no time in The Manch.

His Medal Index Card, made in the name of Edward Featherstone, shows that he went overseas to fight, but does not say when.  His rank was Private and the M of his service number indicates that he worked with mechanical forms of transport rather than the horse.  The 6 digits of his service number indicate that he did not go overseas until around 1917.

The only other information given on his MIC is the RASC Roll info for his medals, 101 B 280 28873, the pages of which are available to view at The National Archives.

His service record does not appear to have survived.

Wendi 

[mark2472]

Wow Wendi i'm impressed, thank you so much for your help! re medals have you any idea what they were for?
Many thanks Mark

[Wendi]

Your welcome Mark  

His medals were the usual 2 Campaign Medals.

British War Medal

The British War Medal 1914-1920, authorised in 1919, was awarded to eligible service personnel and civilians. Qualification for the award varied slightly according to service. The basic requirement for army personnel and civilians was that they either entered a theatre of war, or rendered approved service overseas between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. Service in Russia in 1919 and 1920 also qualified for the award.

Victory Medal

The Victory Medal 1914-1919 was also authorised in 1919 and was awarded to all eligible personnel who served on the establishment of a unit in an operational theatre.

Was he a Mancunian ?

Wendi