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Wales (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Wales => Monmouthshire => Topic started by: Charlie1 on Friday 03 March 06 22:07 GMT (UK)
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Does anyone know how to get information about personnel/soldiers who worked/served at Newport Barracks in the early 1900's? Are any photographs of soldiers who served in Newport available?
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Hi there,
My dad was posted there during the 1940's during
the war. I remember him telling me how he befriended
german soldiers there. I also recalla programme I
saw on the preservation of some of the barracks
ie. wall drawings and furniture left behind. Unfortuantely
I don,t know who is looking after the venture.
There were other nationalities there also. Perhaps if
you look under preservation societies or under the
German Preservation Society. Just a thought.
Sandra
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Many thanks. :) I'll try to find a preservation society who may be able to help. My ggrandad was there during the early 1900's.
Charlie
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Hi there
I would be very interested if you do find out post
message in reply to this please,
thanks,
Sandra
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Hi Sandra
I have been told to contact the RA at Newport. I'm sending an enquiry by snail mail ... I will let you know the reply.
Regards
Charlie :)
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many thanks,
I seem to recall Maindee Barracks in my mind but
of course I could be mixing it up with Cardiff,
Sandra
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The Barracks in Newport is called Raglan Barracks, Barrack Hill, Newport, Gwent
It is now the headquarters of a TA regiment and 22 SAS