Forum: Military - General

I came across this death which I am posting in case someone happens to look for this at a later date. "The troops belonging to the various batteries of Royal Artillery quartered at Sheerness Garrison have placed a monument over the tomb of Charles Edney, a trumpeter of the Scottish Division...

I have discovered a photograph of the grave of Major Daniel O’Connell in an album of Family Photographs but have no idea how he is related. He first appears in The London Gazette, dated 14 April 1843, as Lt Daniel O’Connell, to be Captain by purchase in the 38th Foot. He next appears in the 1851...

This is not strictly a British genealogy question as it doesn't relate to any of my ancestors (although my grandparents and mother may have witnessed the incident) but I'm hoping someone can make a suggestion on how to unearth more information about a local history brick wall. In the 60s I used...

Can anyone please help me with a John Umble Horton, he was born Aston, Birmingham 1893 died 1921. I have found him listed on the British Army Medal Roll 1914 - 1920, this gives his Service No as 19334 (Private) Royal Highlanders. I know he was in Palestine (1918) and we think he died from TB...

I have George Edward LUCAS in the Foot Regiment 29 in Aldershot in the 1861 census. Then, he is found in Dover in the 2nd Battalion Rifles in 1871. He was a musician - I don't know what that means??? Was it common for a soldier to move from one 'company' - or battalion or whatever the correct...

Can anyone tell me what medals (if any) a Home Guard soldier would have been entitled to at the war's end? My grandfather served in the Essex Home Guard between 1942 and 1944. Thanks, Paul

Hi, Can anyone find the 95th Foot Regiment on the night of the 1881 census please? I believe they were stationed in England until the end of 1881 when they went to Gibraltar. Many Thanks Karen

hello I am trying to find information about Albert Underhill He served in the first WW Pte Underhill N° 07720 MT (which I think is Motor Transport) and was part of the epiditionary force in 1914 Albert apparently stay in Paris after the war (1918) and married a French lady Any hints as to...

Not sure if this is the correct forum-but here goes My ancestor Edward Ponton was in the army between 1860 and 1891. I have a copy of his records which show that he served in New Zealand between 1863 and 1867. Why would we be going over thereand where would I obtain further information regarding...

I have found my 2 Great Grandfather's military service record. He joined on 24th April 1877. On his Attestation papers it says "Did you receive a Notice and did you understand its meaning?" After which is written "Yes" What is meant by a "Notice" was he conscripted?? Thanks, Shaun.

I have done alot of research on this topic as my father was in Polish army and settled in Uk after the war . I have been looking at many camp lists but none mention Hawarden in Flintshire (Clwyd) I know he was in a hostel or camp there after the war but no records of it . Any one know where I may...

Greetings all I'm hoping to find background info on my g-grandfather. He was Francis EARLY, born 1826 or 1827 in Lisburn, N.Ireland. I have no records of his parents, birthdate, place or religious affiliation. In 1834 (at the age of 7 or 8) Francis was enlisted as a "boy" in the 54th Regiment...

As some people are aware I was looking for my Grandfather who was kiled in WW1 fighting with the Australians, and then 2 years ago I found him after being led up the "garden path" by mis information from the family (deliberate) I hasten to add, I discovered I had a very naught Nanny lol. I...