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  1. The 4 page record is also here: ...

    The 4 page record is also here:

    https://uk.forceswarrecords.com/image/589172672/layton-george-charles-page-1-uk-royal-hospital-chelsea-pensioner-service-records-1760-1925
  2. Hi Sharon, If you have an All Access Membership...

    Hi Sharon, If you have an All Access Membership on Ancestry, have you tried using the Forces War Records Photograph and Documents Specialist?

    https://uk.forceswarrecords.com/expert

    Worth a try,...
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    Sticky: Free Access to Newspapers.com

    Link to Newspapers.com:

    https://go.newspapers.com/freeaccess

    Additional Information:

    https://genealogybargains.com/extra-extra-free-access-at-newspapers-com-february-16-20-2023/

    Phil
  4. Hi Phil here, Military Records Specialist for...

    Hi Phil here, Military Records Specialist for Forces War Records.

    No they would not be a Letter Press Operator in the Coldstream Guards, Guards Regiment Soldiers are not involved in Printing.. ...
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    Hi everyone, The application procedure has...

    Hi everyone, The application procedure has changed in the last few months and further details of the way to apply for Full Service Records is here:
    ...
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    Unfortunately over 98% of WW1 Medical records...

    Unfortunately over 98% of WW1 Medical records were destroyed shortly after WW1. Only 2% remain available. It may be impossible to ascertain if he was discharged due to complications from an earlier...
  7. Sadly not able to help as the uploaded image is...

    Sadly not able to help as the uploaded image is Tiny and cannot be enlarged. Have you attempted to use the FWR Service:

    https://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/photo-expert

    They may be able to...
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    You should contact the Forces-War-Records help...

    You should contact the Forces-War-Records help desk if you have questions regarding that website, This is british-genealogy.com a Free Forum for Genealogists, both amateur and professional.

    The...
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    Hello, It would appear that on the record for the...

    Hello, It would appear that on the record for the Silver War Badge, the forename has been spelt correctly:

    First Name: Sidney
    Surname: Long

    The information is held on Forces-war-records here:...
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    Thank you, Yes the Rifle Brigade are Infantry. ...

    Thank you, Yes the Rifle Brigade are Infantry. That is the Only Senior NCO I can find with the Name Herbert Pollock, nothing listed under the name Herbert Pellick. Perhaps some of our other members...
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    Thanks for your post, the only Herbert Pollock I...

    Thanks for your post, the only Herbert Pollock I can locate who is a Senior Non Commissioned Officer (Ranks covered under this title are Sergeant through to WO1/Conductor) is the following:
    ...
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    Hi Cookie7, Have you contacted the Cheshire...

    Hi Cookie7, Have you contacted the Cheshire Regiment Museum? Such s soldier would surely be remembered by the Museum and they may hold other information for him within their archives.

    Their...
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    Very weird, as the Collars, Headdress and...

    Very weird, as the Collars, Headdress and Trousers all match to 17th Lancers. I am lost then. :(
  14. Thread: uniform

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    Hi Sucy88, the uniform is Victorian, Cavalry, and...

    Hi Sucy88, the uniform is Victorian, Cavalry, and I am sure he is 17th Lancers, the White Plastron is not worn, but not unusual for the uniform as it has a single row of buttons in the centre of the...
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    As requested by a visitor, Liz: Unfortunately...

    As requested by a visitor, Liz:

    Unfortunately that link, isn't very accessible for sight impaired individuals. Would you consider adding a link to a more accessible site like...
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    Andrea, I am sorry, but some Fusiliers also have...

    Andrea, I am sorry, but some Fusiliers also have the Flaming Grenade collar badges, I missed this :( I have also found a page about the Barracks in Tipperary, which lists regiments served at that...
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    That regiment does not match the Uniform being...

    That regiment does not match the Uniform being worn by the soldier in the picture. They have different collar badges.
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    Hello Sue, have you contacted the Help Desk with...

    Hello Sue, have you contacted the Help Desk with regards to this record for R S Bulmer?

    They may be able to direct you further with your research, Make your Support Request for the attention of...
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    Hello Andrea, the Grenade Badge on the uniform...

    Hello Andrea, the Grenade Badge on the uniform collar looks to be that of one of the following:

    Royal Artillery
    Grenadier Guards
    Royal Engineers



    Have you sent this photograph through to...
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