I have been left the medals on my maternal uncle but very little information. His name was Arthur BRIGGS but I am sure he had another forename. He was born around about 1920 and resided In South West London He joined the army and rose to the rank of Battery Sergeant Major in the Royal Horse Artillery serving through WW2 with 8th Army was known as a DESERT RAT would be grateful for any information available so I can do his story justice. MEDALS 1939-45 STAR AFRICA STAR WITH 8th army CLASP FRANCE & GERMANY STAR WAR MEDAL 1839-1945 CORONATION MEDAL LSGC MEDAL
As we always suggest apply for his service records Get a copy of military service records Date of birth Death cert £30 A long wait at the moment but worth it Other forum members might be able to add further
Hi Does the LSGC medal have his name, service number and regiment on the rim? That will help. There are some records online for artillery servicemen, but a service number is needed. As noted above, his service records are the best start, then you may be able to get someone to access the specific war diaries from that record. regards Robert
Many thanks. The medals are framed so it is difficult to see if there is anything on the rim and as it is well-framed I am loathe to take it apart yet, so hopefully someone will have more detail as I do not think he is Arthur W Bob
Take your pick from Arthur Briggs born 1920 in England & Wales Arthur G Briggs Apr 1920 Apr-May-Jun Basford Nottinghamshire Arthur J Briggs Apr 1920 Apr-May-Jun Hampstead Greater London Arthur H Briggs Jul 1920 Jul-Aug-Sep Hammersmith Greater London Arthur E Briggs Oct 1920 Oct-Nov-Dec Spalding Lincolnshire Arthur Briggs Jan 1920 Jan-Feb-Mar Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland Arthur Briggs Jan 1920 Jan-Feb-Mar Salford Greater Manchester Arthur S Briggs Oct 1920 Oct-Nov-Dec Dartford Kent Arthur S Briggs Jan 1920 Jan-Feb-Mar North Bierley Yorkshire West Riding Arthur W Briggs Apr 1920 Apr-May-Jun Woolwich London Arthur Briggs Jan 1920 Jan-Feb-Mar Haslingden Lancashire
Get hold of his death certificate, it will have his full name, age or date of birth which you will need for his service records. Do you know when/where?
There are about 12 Arthur Briggs born in 1915 - England & Wales - need more info to narrow it down - any idea where he died, was he married hence whats wifes name etc etc
Arthur Norton Briggs, dob 2/5/15, Wandsworth - Royal Artillery 838122, discharged 8/5/60. I am pretty sure this is him, as Norton is a family nam How do you think I should proceed now?
As you are not 100% sure, first get his death certificate, that is essential, personally I would also get his birth certificate to confirm his full name, official documents are a must in any family history research anyway. When you apply for his service records (post #2) you do not need any military details, it states service number OR date of birth. Royal Artillery attestation for info - if he was a pensioner there must be some paperwork somewhere.
Looked for a tracer card for Arthur Norton Briggs not found, but there are a few close numbers: 838115 Thomas KNIGHT joined 15.5.34, discharged to Class Z Reserve 1946, discharged from Reserve 1954 as overage. 838120 Lawrence Arthur MARRIOTT attested Hull 22.5.34, transferred to Z Reserve 1946 838124 William MOORE attested Sheffield 17.5.34, to Army Reserve 1937 mobilised in WW2 838129 George Johnstone IRELAND joined 1938, discharged 1949. All look like regular soldiers as none of these cards mention the Territorial Army.
Hope this helps to confirm the right Arthur Briggs Baptism at Holy Trinity, Clapham, Surrey 8th August 1915 Arthur Norton BRIGGS, son of Edwin Bernard & Florence Kate BRIGGS of 96 Edgeley Road. Edwin is a draper. Child born 2nd May 1915
England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 Name: Arthur N Briggs Registration Date: 1915 Quarter of the Year: Apr-May-Jun Registration Place: Wandsworth, London, England Parishes for this Registration District: View Ecclesiastical Parishes associated with this Registration District Mother: Staines Volume: 1d Page: 1097 England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007 Name: Arthur Norton Briggs Death Age: 83 Birth Date: 2 May 1915 Registration Date: May 1998 Registration District: Hitchin and Stevenage Inferred County: Hertfordshire Register Number: 5A District and Subdistrict: 5341A Entry Number: 136
Some really helpful info thank yo. Definitelythe correct man as I can confirm his father (and my Grandad's names.
