Lookup offer for crimea casualty list and indian mutiny

[ladybird]

Think they were.

http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/cav/DG6carb.htm

I think it is worth a seperate post to see if anyone knows the best way to go, there are a lot more knowledgeable people than me on here.

Kev.

Thanks Kev, might be worth pursuing.
I know the whole family were in Jhansi in 1867 when Robert's son Francis enlisted in the Sutherland Highlanders.
Sylvia

[supersam1000]

Hi

New to this message section so hopefully this will work! Found out at the weekend an ancestor Thomas Saunders 2330 enlisted 23rd Foot Royal Welsh Fusiliers in June 1857, and spent over 11 years of his 17 years service overseas.
We think he served in the Indian Mutiny - is there any way you can check?

Thank you.   

[M.T.H]

Hi Supersam, welcome to Rootschat.

If you have a look at this link it shows a Pte Thomas Saunders of the 1st Battalion 23rd Foot (Royal Welsh Fusiliers). It could be your man!

The list is the recipients of the Indian Mutiny medal.

http://users.rootsweb.com/~indwgw/MutinyS1.htm

Hope this helps,Mick

[supersam1000]

Thank you - that was quick! Thanks for confirming our suspicions.  I feel another visit to Kew is needed for more family army records. The hunt goes on.....

[katarina]

Hi Kev,

When you have some time I would appreciate anything you find on James Kilroy, 61st Regiment of Foot.
 
In 1853 James was noted as "Sergeant of the 61st Regiment" in 1853 marriage entry and by 1862 he was "Penshioner of the 61st Regiment" - It's all the info I have currently.

Many Thanks

Katarina

[Kevwood]

Hi Katarina,

From the Indian Mutiny medal roll.

Kilroy James Corporal 61st Foot (South Gloustershire) 

Kev.

[katarina]

Kev you are a marvel!  Where did you find him? I have looked on the net for ages and not found anything on James!  Thank you so very much  xx.

If I get the chance to go to Kew will I be able to look up the Medal Rolls and find more information about James? Im quite desperate to know about his service record.

Once again thanks

Katarina

[Kevwood]

http://users.rootsweb.com/%7Eindwgw/MutinyL2.htm

He wasn't  a casualty, i have checked.

Not sure about the medal rolls for indian mutiny at kew.

Kev.

[Kevwood]

This is worth a read,

http://members.tripod.com/~Glosters/index-4.html

Steve whose site it is is a member here, post a question about the glosters and i am sure he will see it.

Kev.