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Title: William Farwell - 46th Regiment of Foot
Post by: Ellen on Tuesday 05 December 06 15:50 GMT (UK)

I am still trying to get hold of a decent photograph of William Farwell.  Born 1846, joined 46th Regiment of Foot in 1865 and achieved rank of captain in 1875 (Duke of Cornwall's light infantry by then).

Later became a magistrate in Burnham Bucks and lived in the Priory.

I've obtained a copy of 'Images of Englad, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry' by Hugo White but this doesn't seem to help.

Title: Re: William Farwell - 46th Regiment of Foot
Post by: Elliebob on Tuesday 05 December 06 15:56 GMT (UK)

Ellen

The DCLI has a museum in Bodmin.  Hugo White was or is the curator.  They may be able to help you.  The museum is certainly worth a visit if you are ever in Cornwall.

Regards

Ellen

Title: Re: William Farwell - 46th Regiment of Foot
Post by: Ellen on Tuesday 05 December 06 16:37 GMT (UK)

Thanks, Ellen but I already did that.  They said that they didn't have any photographs of William Farwell and put me onto the book but that wasn't much help.

Thanks for taking an interest though.

Ellen

Title: Re: William Farwell - 46th Regiment of Foot
Post by: neil1821 on Tuesday 05 December 06 18:56 GMT (UK)

Can't help with photos, but Captain William Farwell was with the 2/DCLI in Egypt 1882, including the battle of Tel-el-Kebir (according to the medal roll)

By the way, 46th Regt didn't become 2nd DCLI until 1881.

Neil

Title: Re: William Farwell - 46th Regiment of Foot
Post by: Ellen on Thursday 07 December 06 09:32 GMT (UK)

Many thanks, Neil.
Ellen