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Title: 21st Lancers
Post by: Kittykat1898 on Saturday 16 June 07 10:51 BST (UK)

I am trying to find out some more information about a William Risdale.
All I know about him is that he trained as a vet in York Barracks. He was serving as a vet in the 21st lancers at Dublin Barracks where his son William Edward was born in 1887. Does anyone out there know how and from where I can find out any more information about him and his army career?
Thankyou.

Title: Re: 21st Lancers
Post by: suey on Monday 18 June 07 22:17 BST (UK)

Hello Kittykat,  here is a link to a website with the Regimental history - www.qrl.uk.com

Any surviving Military Record for your man will be at the National Archives, Kew.

Suey

Title: Re: 21st Lancers
Post by: Kittykat1898 on Tuesday 19 June 07 08:20 BST (UK)

Thank you Suey, I will give them a try.