Whistling in the Wind ????

[garom]

Hi Folks,
I have 2 gt uncles who,possibly, joined the Armed forces, about 1900. I was wondering what the chances are of finding any info on them via their local Recruitment Office.
Regards - Anthony

[Peter Goodey]

I was wondering what the chances are of finding any info on them via their local Recruitment Office.


Absolutely none, I'm afraid. By other means, perhaps.

I'd start by reading the appropriate National Archives research guides
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/researchguidesindex.asp

The guides will be listed under "British Army" or "Royal Navy" etc. Where you start reading depends really on how much you know about them.

[garom]

Hi Peter,
Many thanks for your most encouraging reply :-))) I shall certainly take your advice and fetch up the NAA web site.
Very Chastened Anthony

[Peter Goodey]

Give us a shout if it's not clear. Between all of us here, we're reasonably familiar with what's available and how to find it (well, I don't know much about the RN but others do :)

[garom]

Hi Folks,
Have been looking on the NAA site regarding the Imperial Yeomanry.I'm hoping to find info regarding

440330 Pte.G.H.BROWN 14 Coy 31st Bn Inperial Yeomanry

taking part in the Boer War. Arrived in South Africa c19092.

I would appreciate any guidance whatsoever P L E A S E.
TIA - Anthony

[keith9351]

You could try Kevin Asplin Site

http://hometown.aol.co.uk/kevinasplin/home.html

Keith

[garom]

Hi Keith,
Many thanks for replying. Unfortunately it he who supplied the only info I have,
Cheers - Anthony

[Peter Goodey]

Researching the Imperial Yeomanry is described in this research guide -

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=147&j=1

Series WO 128 at the National Archives sounds good ;)

[garom]

Hi Peter,
Thank you for taking the trouble to reply.It'll save time the next time I get to Kew,
Regards - Anthony