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Beginners => Family History Beginners Board => Topic started by: GordonMc on Sunday 23 June 13 15:14 BST (UK)
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Hi all first time on this site. I am trying to find out more about my Great Grandfather Christopher Henry Thomas military history in the 18th Hussars. He was attested in London on the 14th September 1894 aged 20yrs 2months and served 12yrs, just over 8 yrs in the army and 3yrs 328 days in the reserves,of which 6 yrs 356 days were service abroad.
I have details from his medals QSA that he fought at Defence of Ladysmith, Orange free state,Laings Nek & Belfast and also KSA but what I would like to find out is where did he serve for the years before and after South Africa.
His discharge was confirmed on the 13th Sept 1906 at york.
I know he was in B Squadron in South africa and he's service No was 4216. Could I get his full service history still.
Hoping for some replies to put me on the right path
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A very warm welcome to Rootschat.
"findmypast" - a subscription/purchase credit site - has a record for Christopher Henry Thomas, 18th Hussars, No 4216.
There are 4 images, the last image listing 5 periods spent at home or abroad between 14 9 1894 and 13 9 1906.
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Thanks for that hands teulu I will follow that up. :)