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Armed Forces / Re: Where were the 19th hussars in 1911
« on: Monday 02 May 11 18:03 BST (UK) »
I was interested in the subject matter discussed, having recently discovered that my maternal g.father served in the 19th Hussars.
If possible, do visit the National Archives and obtain a copy of William's Service Record. It's a fascinating experience, very rewarding and was not as complicated as I first thought.
You will be presented with a box of records (after a wait) and eventually come across the relevant name and documents which give the initial registration personal information, service record, dates and details of discharge, including distinctions and medals.
Does anyone have photos of the 19th Hussars between 1890 and 1902? I'm particularly interested in those taken in India/Secunderabad and S.Africa.
I believe my g.father was a groom - he seems to have remained a private but possibly these two facts helped him survive Ladysmith.
Danila.
If possible, do visit the National Archives and obtain a copy of William's Service Record. It's a fascinating experience, very rewarding and was not as complicated as I first thought.
You will be presented with a box of records (after a wait) and eventually come across the relevant name and documents which give the initial registration personal information, service record, dates and details of discharge, including distinctions and medals.
Does anyone have photos of the 19th Hussars between 1890 and 1902? I'm particularly interested in those taken in India/Secunderabad and S.Africa.
I believe my g.father was a groom - he seems to have remained a private but possibly these two facts helped him survive Ladysmith.
Danila.