ARMET John

I put this image out on armistice day to remember my great uncle John Armet. He was the brother of my late Nana and John died as a result of being drowned whilst in france.. The full facts of how he died are unknown to me...and I would love to find out more information if anyone has the know how it would be great. He was originally buried in a church yard in France (Thourrette) only to be exhumed in 2011 as the foundations of the church were collapsing around the area he was interred.I have a sketchy photo of him which i will attach if I can.

Thanks for the information Bob and welcome to MilitaryImages.Net
I will have a bash at finding out more for you, although I am no expert

Hi Bob and Andrew.

His army record did not survive the London Blitz in WW2. The only other avenue that could be taken is at the Natonal Archives at Kew, but that could be a long shot. With reference to his death "drowned whilst in France" A lot of men died that way either by sinking into waterlogged shell craters and deep mud or being injured and fell face down. Not a nice way to die.

That is really sad.....his records gone!!!!! i had read that 'drowning' was common due to the conditions. I will try Kew Archives worth a go. Any help from anyoe else would be grateful. Thanks for the updates so far appreciated!

Just gone on line looks like some records held there. Medal card can be obtained will follow up and see if anything else held.......

Well as I said I am no expert but 28th61st definately is. thanks for your help Alf.
Bob I found some war diaries of my Great Uncle John Heaton who died April 14 1917 in france, they documented his death and some useful bits of information about his untit at the time but not how he died. It all depends on the Officer who writes the diaries regarding how detailed they are. I believe that you can search and order them online from Kew Gardens however if you go they are free?