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pricema1968
19-10-2007, 03:22 PM
My gt. grandfather was a sergeant in the 2nd Yorkshire Light Infantry and was posted to India in the late 19th century. Where can I find out more about his time in India please?
Bo Peep
19-10-2007, 03:29 PM
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Peter Goodey
19-10-2007, 04:16 PM
My gt. grandfather was a sergeant in the 2nd Yorkshire Light Infantry and was posted to India in the late 19th century. Where can I find out more about his time in India please?

It all depends on circumstances and dates. If he survived to be discharged, his discharge papers may be a rich source of information..
pricema1968
22-10-2007, 10:14 AM
He did indeed survive to be discharged (he died in 1935 aged 80). In 1889 he was a Sergeant in the 1st Yorkshire Regiment and had retired by 1901, but I am told that he was called up again at the outbreak of WW1 to train conscripts in Woolwich.

Where might I get copies of his discharge papers please?

Martin
Peter Goodey
22-10-2007, 10:29 AM
This should tell you how to zero in on his records...
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=14

If it's not convenient to visit the National Archives, you should be able to get copies of the discharge papers via "Shop Online" from the National Archives home page.