19TH hUSSARS, SQMS Parker

[Barbara348]

Hi chrissie,

Yes, it really makes you wonder about the person & their lives when you find something like you did.

Your man was probably at the Releif of Ladysmith with my Gt Uncle during the Boer War, what a scary experience that must have been.

I'm going to keep trying to find some photos of the 19th H anyway.

How great it would have been if that old chest had held some documents, if I was you I'd certainly keep it, in memory of it's oricinal owner and his life.

Thanks for posting the details.

Regards

Barbara.

[chrissie1963]

Hi Barbara

It may be worth contacting the below as I am sure they will have photographs that may be useful. The museum is in Newcastle.

The Light Dragoons (15th/19th King's Royal Hussars) Museum

[neil1821]

It may be worth contacting the below as I am sure they will have photographs that may be useful. The museum is in Newcastle.
The Light Dragoons (15th/19th King's Royal Hussars) Museum

I second that. If anyone has photographs, then the regimental archives is a good bet.
Especially if you consider we're talking about the RSM here, not just a random soldier.
He would have been a very prominent figure in the regiment.

[chrissie1963]

I also think that the regiment took part in the coronation of Edward vii so it may be worth typing that into google.

[Barbara348]

Hi chrissie,  thanks for your tips and also for allowing me space in what is your post/request.

I shall 'soldier on' as they say.

Thanks also to all who have advised and helped.

Barbara.

[chrissie1963]

hI Barbara

No problem, it has been really interesting . I am so glad I enquired and am grateful for all the expert help here. What a fantastic forum.

[gortonboy]

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