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Re: Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-80
« on: Saturday 25 May 13 16:27 BST (UK) »
Hi Garen and All

My Relation is a Joseph Roden from West Deeping, 6250 Bombardier Royal Artilery 6 Battery 3rd Brigade (taken from the 1881 Census), he was living with his sister-in-law, a widow. He was to receive the Campaign medal according to the Royal Artillery - Afghan 1878-1890, South Africa 1879, Egypt 1882  Page 18 of 298. He died in West Deeping of Acute Acute bronchitis 12th Apr 1881. The death cert states he was 'Royal Horse Artilleryman'.

I would to know more, such as when he joined up and locations during this campaign plus any other wars / service history. Also what some of the short hand means on the RHS column.

There are 4 records at http://www.findmypast.co.uk/army-service-records-search.action?submit=1&redef=X&birthYear=1844&birthYearTolerance=2&attestationYear=&attestationYearTolerance=2&series=ALL
but I don't have subscription to there.


Mark
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Re: Re: Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-80
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 27 July 13 21:10 BST (UK) »
Hi Mark. Upon doing some research on Joseph Roden came across your blog, understand he is your relation that's fantastic. My father's side of family came from West Deeping AND came across the name above, looks like possible connection, please could you inbox me thank you.