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Title: how do I go about tracing a Scots Guard?
Post by: granny13 on Wednesday 19 May 04 13:10 BST (UK)

Can anyone tell me how I can trace someone who was in the Scots Guards.  I am trying to trace my grandfather without a lot of joy but I know he was based at Wellington Barracks in London in 1924 when he married my grandmother and I have his number but other than that I can find nothing on him.  Any advice would be gratefully received.
Jean
 :-\

Title: Re:how do I go about tracing a soldier
Post by: Swift5 on Wednesday 19 May 04 13:22 BST (UK)

I'd suggest contacting the Guards archives department in London - they may well have the details of your grandfather on file still.  If you can't find their address you could probably get it from your local Army Recruitment Centre.  Worth a try anyway!

Title: Re:how do I go about tracing a soldier
Post by: MrB on Wednesday 19 May 04 15:12 BST (UK)

The above is a good suggestion - the guards have a good reputation for helping relatives - donation usually required ?

Did he serve in WW1 ?

If so try "Researching a Soldier" at http://www.1914-1918.net/index.htm (http://www.1914-1918.net/index.htm)

Title: Re:how do I go about tracing a soldier
Post by: granny13 on Wednesday 19 May 04 20:18 BST (UK)

thank you to you both, I will try that and no he was in WW2 but not just for the duration of the war he was a career soldier.  He married in 1924 aged 22 and was in the Scots Guards until at least the end of the WW2.

Jean
 :D

Title: Re:how do I go about tracing a soldier
Post by: MrB on Wednesday 19 May 04 21:23 BST (UK)

Hello Jean,

Thanks reply.

If WW2 have a look at http://www.wartimememories.co.uk/ (http://www.wartimememories.co.uk/) especially the message board, you might find it useful ?

Post his name and number here - someone just might have some information ?

Good luck.

Stuart

Title: Re:how do I go about tracing a soldier
Post by: granny13 on Thursday 20 May 04 17:50 BST (UK)

thanks Stuart will be going on line later tonight (just catching up on emails) to do research will try that as well.  
Jean
 :D

Title: Re: how do I go about tracing a Scots Guard?
Post by: Ann12 on Friday 16 December 05 09:40 GMT (UK)

Hi Jean,

Did you find out the info that you were looking for?

My grandfather was also in the Scots Guards at the same time as yours.  My grandfathers name was George Cowell b. 1902.  I think I have some photos somewhere of him and his regiment.

Anna :)

Title: Re: how do I go about tracing a Scots Guard?
Post by: manmack on Friday 16 December 05 10:55 GMT (UK)

granny,the guards will have a record of him but they will charge you at least £25 for them,mack

Title: Re: how do I go about tracing a Scots Guard?
Post by: michaelkweavers on Saturday 17 December 05 11:19 GMT (UK)

Granny,
Try Scots Guards Regimental Headquarters
Wellington Barracks
Birdcage Walk
London SW1

I got a full run down of my fathers military history (Coldstream Guards) for free.
Mike former Grenadier Guardsman

Title: Re: how do I go about tracing a Scots Guard?
Post by: granny13 on Monday 19 December 05 13:59 GMT (UK)

to Ann12, Manmack and michaelkweavers  Many thanks for responding to this request.  It would be great if you wouldn't mind me seeing one of your grandfather's regiment photos as I really am not having any joy tracing him.  Although due to family health problems and bereavements I have been unable to pursue it in too much detail.  I am hoping to pick it up after Xmas again. So guys thank you also for your info especially the address as that is where he was based when he married my grandmother.

So once again for the info.

Jean (Granny) ::)

Title: Re: how do I go about tracing a Scots Guard?
Post by: SHOTLEY50 on Tuesday 03 January 06 13:01 GMT (UK)

Hello Jean,
Don't know if you have written to the Scots Guards Archives yet?
I have received the records of three of my family who all served in the regiment. They are very helpful. Also it's free. As it's a charity a donation is appreciated, but there is no obligation.
Good luck with the search.
Bob.