Service Records

 

Private M.J.Moakes: Middlesex Regiment.
Joined September 1916, following year western front in action on Somme at Arras, Merville, and Armentières. Taken prisoner at Sailly le Sec in April 1918 during German offensive, and worked in a stone quarry in the Harz Mountains during his captivity. Released and demobilized March 1919 holding General Service and Victory medals. 17, Brindley Street, Paddington W.2.

J.Moakes: Rifleman, Rifle Brigade.
Joined May 1917, drafted to France same year. Wounded after heavy fighting at Arras and Cambrai. Evacuated back to England. Returned to western front, triumphal entry into Mons on Armistice Day. Demobbed 1920, General Service and Victory medals. C7781.

A.C.Moakes: links to his memorial page and war grave.

E.A.Moakes: links to his memorial page and war grave.

J.R.Moakes: links to his memorial page and war grave.

G.Moakes: links to his memorial page and war grave.

American Civil War Listings:
Robert Moks Private in company D 11 New Jersey Infantry
Robert Mockes Private in company G 2 New Jersey Infantry
Robert Mockes Private in company G 21 New Jersey Infantry.
(NB! It is likely that all these references are to the same man)