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Thanks Leigh, Thanks for trying, I guess I'll just keep my fingers crossed and see if anything turns up. Thanks for looking my friend. Best regards, Brenda :D

Thanks Darrel; I have his Medal Index Card. I can't find out anymore beyond that. As I found out with another Uncle, the MID card doesn't necessarily reflect his actual rank. Beyond this card, I can't find out anything about his Service. That's why I was asking for help. Kind Regards, Brenda

Hello Again; I have an Uncle Arthur Wilford. He was born 9th of Feb 1898, in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was in 2nd of Kings Own Scottish Borderers. His Reg Number was 12910. He was Demobilized 7-1-'19 That's all I have. I am trying to find some Service Records, rank, Conduct, commendations if any. Any information on where he would have served. If anyone can help me with this, I would really appreciate it. With Regards, Brenda P.S. He had 1 brother too, but I don't know a Service number for him. Only his name and Date of birth.

RE: Owen Lafferty I know I have said this in "Private" messages to some of my respondents however; I would like to post here for all member of this board a small message of thanks to everyone here at Military Interests Board. I can not express well enough in words how much I appreciate the help of everyone here and what it in turn has meant to my father. With the help of wonderful people here; I was able to close a chapter or at least bring a pleasant conclusion to part of my fathers memories. It was always believed in his family or to his understanding; that his Uncle had never been found after being declared dead. With the help of many I have been able to show him that not only was he found but he was also buried in a Cemetery in France. Also with the help of people here I was able to present him with a history of the Memorial Death Plaque - Commonly referred to [i'm told] as "The Dead Man's Penny". That was wonderful. I was having too many problems to mention trying to find my family and trace them; until I met the wonderful people at this site and I just wanted to Acknowledge that fact and give credit where credit is due. I'm sure many of you don't hear it or don't hear it enough! So from the bottom of my Heart; "Thank you for being such wonderful people and thank you for all the help you provide here on this site! As an added bonus I have met a very nice a helpful person here who was able to track down my Great Uncle's Service records and I can't express how absolutely awesome it was reading through his service records. I almost had a sense of personally knowing him even though I was not born; at the time that he died in the line of duty. I am so proud to have this information on my family member now. With all the wonderful people here; and all the wonderful ones I have already encountered; I can't wait to see what the rest of my family was up to! Thank you with all my heart! Feel free to Re-Post this in other areas of the site as well, as I am sure there are people throughout the site who deserve recognition and thanks for the help they provide to everyone. Sincerely and with Regards, Brenda Doyle-Emery :beer:

Kevin; Thank you so much for what you have been able to provide. My father and I were very happy to receive and read this information. Now i just have to figure out how to "print" it so I can save it for my file. It is absolutely wonderful that you had all this information on it. Again with Thanks, Brenda

Hi Kev; Okay I have managed to get a picture of the "Plaque". This was given to the family of my great Uncle Owen Lafferty. He was in Argile & Sutherland Highlanders and died in Arras, France 23 April 1917. I have since found that he was buried in Dury Crucifix Cemetery which is apparently 17 or so KM East of Arras , France. So I am told. My Grandmother ended up with this "plaque" and passed it onto my Father. It was my Grandmother's Brother. I am having difficulty on many fronts tracing my family but did find this and was told of his whereabouts as far as burial although I do not have a picture of the Grave. I do have in my possession this "Plaque" and wanted to find out more about it. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated. Thanks also for the warm welcome! With Regards, Brenda

As in the picture posted by Sabrigade I too have one of these "Death Memorial Plaques" or whatever they are properly referred to and am trying to locate or find out more information on this item. If anyone can help me with this I would appreciate any help you can give me with this. boots911@zeuter.com With Regards, Brenda