[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by CHAZ1975

Hi Retlaw

My gt Grandfather was pte James Ormerod 27670 born 1897 lived at 9 stone row clayton-le-moors joined the 2nd/4th loyal north lancs 1915 and was transfered to the 8th battalion loyal north lancs 1916 and then the kings own royal lancaster regiment 1919 i think he may of been involved in the battle of The Messines? As you can see , i have found out quite a bit about him already my grandmother says he was gassed by the germans?? is there anything else you can tell me , i would love to find out anything more or perhaps a photo????

Your Gt Grandad
Joined up in July 1916, alloted the number 27670 in the Loyals age 19, was 5-7 tall, hair brown eyes blue, next of kin Thomas Ormerod (father) 9 Stone Row, C-l-M. He was gassed and admitted to Wharncliffe Hospital 18-5-1918, discharged from hospital 19-7-1918. posted to K.O.R.L. alloted new number 51542.
It would appear that on his demob Nov 6th 1919.
He opted to go to Archangel.
The only way you will find out where he was when gassed is the battalion war diaries, his name will not be mentioned just the day to day incidents.

Retlaw.