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john naylor born 1887

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Philip

Philip Report 9 Apr 2017 19:40

cant find any information on his military record
enlisted 25 February 1905 preston loyal north lancashire
served 12 years 81 days
discharged 27/11/1917
possible private 8329 or 8739
thanks
phil

malyon

malyon Report 9 Apr 2017 19:50

could this be him

John Arthur Stephen Naylor
United Kingdom, World War I Service Records
Name
John Arthur Stephen Naylor
Event Type
Military Service
Event Year
1917
Residence Place
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Age
30
Military Company/Regiment
Labour Corps
Military Regiment
251764
Military Battalion
485th Company
Birth Year (Estimated)
1887
Birthplace
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 9 Apr 2017 21:35

This is all that comes up using the first soldier number you quote (nothing comes up using the second number):-

Silver War Badge Roll Transcription

First name(s) John
Last name Naylor
Service number 8329
Rank Private
Badge number 272008
Enlistment date 25-Feb-1905
Discharge date 02-Nov-1917
Regiment/unit Loyal North Lancs. Regt.
Cause of discharge W. Para 392 xvi King's Regulation
Whether served overseas Yes
Badge date of issue 21-Nov-1917
Record set Silver War Badge Roll 1914-1920
Category Military, armed forces & conflict
Subcategory First World War
Collections from Great Britain

and:-

Medal Index Cards Transcription

First name(s) John
Last name Naylor
Year 1914-20
Service number 8329
Rank Private
Regiment Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Service record Soldier Number: 8329, Rank: Private, Corps: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Image link http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D4216879
Country Great Britain
Medal type British Army Medal Index Cards, 1914-1920
Archive reference WO372/14
Archive reference description Women's Services, Distinguished Conduct Medals and Military Medals
Record set Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards
Category Military, armed forces & conflict
Subcategory Medal rolls and honours
Collections from Great Britain

It would indicate that his service records were among those that were destroyed by fire in WW2.

Kath. x

Philip

Philip Report 10 Apr 2017 13:02

Thanks a lot for help