2nd Suffolks 1914

[akennedy]

I hope some friends who are more adept than I am at digging out soldiers details and similar information can please help me.
Further to recent posts concerning the Suffolks,I would like to find a little info about: Corporal Albert Croft, who was with the regiment in area of GHQ St Omer in October 1914.
In particular I would like to know whether he arrived in France with the bn in August or if he was with later reinforcements. Also any later news of him.

Thanks
Alistair

[Andrew Tott]

Hi Alistair,
Not sure if this is your man but there is no other Croft for the Suffolk Regiment that I can see.
the only information I can find is for a Lance Corporal 8582 Albert William Croft Suffolk Regiment.
From his medal index card he went to France 15th August 1914 and is entitled to a 1914 Star British War Medal and Victory Medal and a Silver Wounded Badge No B337799.
From the Silver Wounded Badge register he is down as a L/Sergt 8582 Depot Suffolk and his date for enlistment is 15th August 1912 and was discharged from service 18th October 1919 aged 25.
I cant find any other details yet but will have another look.
Hope this helps Andy

[akennedy]

This certainly appears to be my man.
Thanks very much.
Alistair