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Re: Thomas Millard serving 1881 in the 66th Foot Reg.
« Reply #9 on: Tuesday 04 October 11 08:46 BST (UK) »
The Brigade system lasted from 1873 to 1881. Regiments with a single battalion - 26th Foot and above (apart from the Rifles) - were paired together to reduce recruitment costs.

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Re: Thomas Millard serving 1881 in the 66th Foot Reg.
« Reply #10 on: Tuesday 04 October 11 15:33 BST (UK) »
I now know what I have to look for the next time I search for an ancestor!! ;) ;D

Thank you all :D

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Re: Thomas Millard serving 1881 in the 66th Foot Reg.
« Reply #11 on: Friday 07 October 11 16:56 BST (UK) »
Dear Muffin

He enlisted in 1876 - Army number B/375 and was awarded the Afghan Campaign Medal. This info is on page 170 of the book MAIWAND - The last stand of the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment in Afghanistan, 1880. by Richard J Stacpoole-Ryding. ThisRegimental Publication and if interested available from the Regimental Museum Website on www.thewardrobe.org.uk. whilst in the site click into the collection/Unit/66th and trawl through. You will see a lot on this Regiment.

Hope that helps

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Re: Thomas Millard serving 1881 in the 66th Foot Reg.
« Reply #12 on: Monday 10 October 11 11:16 BST (UK) »
Thank you for the new link :D

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