Military Chat

Thank you for that.
I have found out so much thanks to the work of volunteers but
I certainly wouldn't expect volunteers to spend any cash on my behalf.
Thank you again to all those who have helped.

Joe, although we can find title references on line, if you want to discover more about his military service, you’ll need to contact the National Archives.

As the tittle references indicate, his service records haven’t been digitalised. You’ll need to ask for a quote to have them copied & sent to you.
Although helpers are generous with their time & willing to use current subscriptions to other sites, a straight cash outlay is down to you!

If you fancied a trip to the Archives in Kew, you’ll be able to read the records for free. However, the cost of travel, & possibly overnight accommodation, would likely to be greater than the copy fees.

At the National Archives, as indicated earlier

First name(s) George Francis
Last name Docherty
Rank Lieutenant
Regiment The Northumberland Fusiliers
Year 1914-20
Archive The National Archives
Archive reference WO 374/20033
Series WO 374
Series description Wo 374 - Officers' Services, First World War, Personal Files
Record set British Army Service Records
Category Military, armed forces & conflict
Subcategory Regimental & Service Records

This seems to be quite a story. Where can I find more?
Joe

This seems to be quite a story. Where can I find more?
Joe

Medal Card

Name: George Francis Docherty
Regiment or Corps: Sco Rifs & 2nd East Surrey Rgt, 39th North'd Fus, Att 13th Norfolk R
Regimental Number: 32222, 32222, 32222

L/Cpl with first two regiments
2nd Lt subsequently

Thank you all for your help:
I had seen the "trusted page" thank you (and George definitely had the middle Francis (New York census 1940).
I'll try the National Archives.
The search goes on!
If and when I find more information I'll post it here..
Thanks again.
Joe Docherty

Joe - have you clicked on the blue typing in Pat's post? That will take you to the (trusted) page on the National Archives.
You can see for yourself that no personal details given on the precis. You would have to contact the NA to request a quotation for a copy to be sent to you.

http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C690167

If you don't believe that 'your' George had a middle name, there is a link to a straight George Docherty who was a Lieutenant in the The Leinster Regiment.
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C690166

That's wonderful, and totally unexpected news.I have no information about any military service
So far as I know, "my" George was born in Glasgow on 2 March 1892 and lived in Wishaw, Scotland

This is wonderful and totally unexpected news. I had no record of George's military service.
"My " George was born 2nd March 1892 in Glasgow and according to Census forms lived in Wishaw in 1901 and 1911.before emigrating to America in 1926.
Does the Archive give George's date of birth?
I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Joe Docherty
Edinburgh

As an officer I looked into the national archives and found

Lieutenant George Francis Docherty The Northumberland Fuisiliers

http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=george+francis+docherty&discoveryCustomSearch=true&_cr1=WO+339&_cr2=WO+374&_hb=tna

:-D

Well done Joe :-D glad you managed it.

Very little info for you but he was an officer.

https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/81228684
George Francis Docherty.
Does anyone recognise this photo - or help tp identify the uniform?
Thanks
Joe Docherty

The url is right at the top of your screen. It’s where you could type eg bbc news if you wanted to find that site.

Thanks for that,
I'm sure I am being thick but having done the above, I don't see the URL.
Help!

Up load it to your Keepsafe, then click on the photo.
Once you've done that, select 'Share with everyone' under the privacy option drop down list.
Remember to save.
Copy & paste the URL onto the thread. It should look something like this but with different end numbers
https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/42403086

If you were to click onto the hyperlink, it'll take you to a picture of daffodils.

Can anyone tell me how to attach a photograph showing my uncle George Dochety in uniform please?
I knew nothing of his military service and want try try to identify the uniform.
Thanks,
Joe