British Army - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

George PHILLIPS in Royal Regiment of Artillery in India

HOAREJI — 6 Oct 2008 7:46:10 GMT

Served in Royal Regiment of Artillery in India. In 1871 he was in West Bengal at Mhow where his daughter Louisa Alice was born.
Service record/ details please.

Service Info on Irish in British Army ~1839 Deserter

xpressim_1 — 19 Apr 2005 7:05:33 GMT

I have possibly just located the record of my relative, Denis Moore on the list of Army Deserters (1828-1840).

It reads: Name Denis Moore alias-Corps 77th Foot Age 22-Origin-, Clonena, Queen's (LEX), IRL 9 Aug 1839

I can't figure out if this name is the man's alias or the word alias denotes a possible alias not listed.

Are there records that would cover this service period to determine if he served with the 77th under this name?

Thanks for any help!
Brenda Perkins

AWOL Army

oakham61 — 9 Aug 2008 3:07:04 GMT

Does any one know how to trace a relative that went AWOL in the 1920's
I know the last place he was .... Sctoland in 1931
then nothing

Any help appreciated

Karen

Royal Artillery - help needed please!

danikaashley — 5 Oct 2008 4:30:46 GMT

My Grandad served in the Royal Artillery in WWII but would never talk about it and I don't even know when/where he served. Could anybody tell me how to obtain records?

His name was Stannislaus (Stanley) Davies, born 1925 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.

I have some of his photographs and the back of one of them reads:

"All the very best Dave. Don't forget the data we have when we get demobbed! Keep Smiling - see you in TOKIO. Jim. 14646194. DR/OP.T.BARNEY. etc."

If anyone could tell me what any of these numbers and letters mean or know aything at all from the photographs people, what they were doing, location etc. or have any information at all which may help me I would REALLY appreciate it.

Photo 1 - my Grandad is diving on the far right
Photo 2 - the photo with the message on the back
Other photos I don't know anything about.

Best Wishes :)

Danika

John Absolom BECK in WW1

orchidhunter — 3 Oct 2008 2:34:47 GMT

I am interested in anyone who is related to or who can provide information about John Absolom Beck in WW1. I think he appeared in the Absent Voters List (for Leeds) during the 1918 General Election.
I think John was in the 51st (Signals) Reserves as a sapper. I am seeking proof of this and any details about his military career, his unit.

James SCULLY, West Riding Regiment

albert614 — 1 Oct 2008 4:25:59 GMT

My great uncle was James Scully, b 1869 in Harden, Yorkshire. On his son's death certificate, aged 18 months, in 1901, James is a private in the West Riding Regiment, no.6162 (He was present at the death)
I have found his WW1 Medal Roll where he appears to be a Sgt, no 261 and a Colour Sgt, no. 165700 in the West Riding Regiment- attached
His home address is various places in Bingley,West Yorkshire, he had a wife, Elizabeth and two sons, Albert and Baden
I would like to know of his Army career if possible.
I am also confused, was this regiment the Duke of Wellington's?
I would be very grateful for any help
Barbara

Absolom GREENING, a gunner with the Royal Artillery

orchidhunter — 3 Oct 2008 2:35:32 GMT

I would be interested in anyone related to, or who can provide any information about, Absolom Greening, a gunner with the Royal Artillery.
He was based at Weedon Barracks, Northanats, in 1858 with his wife Ann Absolom(nee Harding) when their daughter Sarah Jane was born.
I also found Absolom (aged 35) in the 1871 census shown as a soldier, based in the Calbourne sub-district of Freshwater Parish, Isle of Wight.

Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, England

cism_guy — 14 Sep 2007 10:32:02 GMT

Hello,

Does anyone know where the married quarters are for the RA in Woolwich? Also, how far away (in 1884) is Blyth Rd., Stratford Market, London is RA Barracks in Woolwich?

My great-great-grandfather< Charles Douglas Crichton, joined the RA around 1861 (was Trumpeteer for the RA in the 1861 census) and lived in the RA Barracks during the 1861 census taking. Next I found him at Halifax Citadel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada where he met and married my great-great-grandmother. Then they moved back to England where he had his son Charles Robert was born at 74 Blyth Rd. , Stratford Market, London. Not sure when he discharged.

I don't have a regimental number yet.

Thank you
Bruce Creighton
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

General SIr Campell Claye Grant ROSS, Bengal Staff Corps

timnruth1 — 23 Jul 2008 3:20:43 GMT

I am seeking information on the family of General Ross (Bengal Staff Corps) and his ancestors and descendants including Sir Ronald Ross. Ronald is believed to have been my grandfather Robert's cousin and best man at his wedding. Also seeking information on Isabella Ross, Robert's mother and believed to be related to General Ross. All information gladly received

Army families

chmorrisuk — 30 Sep 2008 11:25:30 GMT

Hi,
Could anyone help with this one. If a child was born in Foreign Parts to a British soldier in 1835 where would that child`s birth be registered? Many thanks.

KIELEY and MACKAY, Seaforth Highlanders

Doodle55 — 6 Apr 2008 7:23:13 GMT

Looking for Kieleys that were in the Seaforth Highlanders. Surnames related to this family - Carroll, Purcell, Seagrave.

Royal North British Fusiliers and National Archives.gov.uk

JJNevill — 22 Sep 2008 10:09:19 GMT

I am looking for my greatggggrandfathers records. He was in 21st regiment Royal North British Fusiliers.
Can anyone direct me how to use the website to find the records I need. My ancestor I am looking for is Thomas Neville. He came to Australia witht the regiment in 1833 and stayed behind in Tasmania (he paid his way out of service apparently). I get very lost everytime I go to National Archives UK site and have not been able to find any relevant data.

Garibaldis British Legion 1860

mliebrecht1 — 24 Sep 2008 7:25:40 GMT

Can anyone suggest where I can find the names of the men who joined Garibaldis British Legion in 1860. I have read that there were some who were given leave from the Militia and I am interested in finding William Filed Hook who was with the Royal Lancashire Militia around that time

EDMONDS - 40th Foot Reg - Second Somersetshire 1820

LornaBoozerRosenstein — 15 Sep 2008 6:30:50 GMT

Can anyone help me locate muster records for Charles Edmonds of the 40th foot, the Excellers- Second Somersetshire? I have no idea how old he was when he joined up but it was when he was 21 years old - which he was in 1820 or earlier.

My Charles Edmonds was born 17 Oct 1799 in Isle Abbotts, Somerset. His father was Samuel Edmonds, who was a poor farmer. His mother was Jane Morris, I believe or Honor Hector.

The Manchester Cathedral marriage certificate between Charles Edmonds and Mary Ann Grundy dated 18 Oct 1820, lists his occupation as Private, 40th Foot. When his first daughter is baptized in 1825, his occupation is Maker up which is a tailor of sorts, I believe. From what I understand, the 40th Foot took off for Australia in 1824 so I assume Charles 5 years volunteer service were over? At some point, Charles became paralyzed in his legs and used two canes to get around. As the requirements for service in the military seemed to be signing a statement that your limbs were sound, it must have happened either during some military engagement or afterwards.

How would a poor farm boy from Somerset have entered the 40th foot? Would the war with Napoleon resulted with notices for volunteers being tacked up on the local church door or tavern? Are there discharge papers I can scour?
I need to find his original muster records and if he was injured, some record of that.

Can anyone please help me?

Most sincerely,
Lorna Rosenstein

Arthur F. WICKS, died in India 1903-04, served in the British army

tacbm — 17 Sep 2008 2:12:42 GMT

HELLO I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY G-GREAT UNCLE, ARTHUR F WICKS, WHO WAS SERVING IN THE BRITISH ARMY IN INDIA, AND DIED THERE AROUND 1904. HE MAY HAVE DIED AROUND THE "KAILANA AREA", WONDERING IF THERE IS A MILITARY CEMETERY IN THAT AREA, WERE HE MAYBE BURIED????ALSO I DO NOT KNOW WHAT UNIT HE WAS IN, BUT I DO HAVE A FEW PHOTOS, ANY IDEA BY LOOKING AT THE PHOTO TO LOCATE THE UNIT.......ANY INFO WILL HELP..THANKS

Charles REYNOLDS in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME)

clairegray5057 — 10 Sep 2008 3:28:41 GMT

I am trying to find information on my g-grandfather; his name is Charles Reynolds, he was in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). He was born in 1912 and died 1998.
He was married to Lucy May Harman and orginally from Ukfield in Sussex before moving to Weymouth.

Thanks for reading.

British Soldiers in 1756-1763

Debbie Leavitt — 14 Sep 2008 8:29:51 GMT

Could anyone tell me if there would be government records with the names of the soldiers who fought in the French- Indian war
I am looking for the soldiers that would have fought in Louisburg, Nova Scotia and on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec, Canada, under the leadership of General Wolfe
The names I am looking for are Edmund Mahar/Meagher/Maher, Robert Wilson, said to be the captain of their unit and Luke Kelly.
Mahar and Kelly would have been Irish but had joined the British army., Mahar would have been in his teens or very early 20's
If anyone knows where I could find this information, I would really appreciate it.
Thank You

George MACFARLANE - 1871 Fulwood Barracks, Preston

ChrissyMac22 — 29 Jun 2008 12:10:07 GMT

My 2nd Great Grandfather, George Macfarlane (B: 1840 - Liverpool) was living at Fulwood Barracks in Preston in 1871 with his wife Maria and their children (my great grandfather Francis Henry Macfarlane . I know his occupation was a Staff Sergeant Gynasium, but I am trying to find out which regiment he was in? Can anyone help please

I cannot find him or his family on any census after 1871. I have found one son Charles on the 1901 census, but the rest of the family have disappeared without trace!

Help to find James FINDLAY's army records - Cameron Highlanders

garylovesgrapes — 5 Sep 2008 10:38:36 GMT

Hello,

I'm having some difficulty finding the Army records for my ancestor James Findlay born around 1866. I have some of his medals which show his his number 1713 and that he served with the Cameron Highlanders. I've tried the National Archives online search but with little success.

Can anyone help or advise where I could look next?

BURNS: 30th Guards

johnhiggs52 — 2 Sep 2008 10:11:59 GMT

Hi,
I have an ancestor whose occupation in the 1880's is described as Captain 30th Guards. Does anone know what this regiments real name might have been please.

info on the royal scots 1st and 2nd battalions afoot

srickhuss — 5 Sep 2008 10:35:21 GMT

also any info on this army in india during 1857-1870 and malta in 1891.

Regimental Birth Returns - 1860+ Missing Known Birth 29th Regiment

sharonl173 — 3 Sep 2008 10:31:39 GMT

Hi

Can someone give me some pointers on the following:-

I have found on the following return "Birth GRO Regimental Birth Indices" the birth of the following children but am missing the one I really need.

Pavett Abraham Templemore 1874 29th Vol 1013 Page 25
Pavett Arthur C S Aldershot 1877 29th Vol 1013 Page 31
Pavett Mary A Khow 1879 29th Vol 1013 Page 36
Pavitt Ali G Barbados 1871 29th Vol 1013 Page 20
Pavitt George A Toronto, Canada 1869 29th Vol 1013 Page14

Missing are
Pavett William James Said to be B1867 Montreal, CANADA
Pavett Richard John Said to be B1865 Enniskillen
Pavett Albert Augustus Said to be B1875 Isle of Jersy?/Aldershot?
Pavett Cecil Malabar B1881 At Sea

The one I most want is William James but do'nt know where to begin, are there people with access to the Volumes, since it appears to be just the one? Or is there any electronic way to access the information. Once I have the details I would like to obtain a copy of his birth certificate.

Meaning of "Gunner 12 B R Art"

MargretCoppinger — 24 Apr 2008 1:04:46 GMT

Can anyone tell me what "Gunner 12 B R Art" stands for.

My ancestor is listed on the 1871 census:

H M S Asia of Portsmouth Harbour.

James Davis,Patient,age 20yrs Unmarried Gunner 12 B R Art b.Heytesbury,Wiltshire,England.

Regards Margret

51st walmer , kent 1858

cathymitchell_1 — 18 Jul 2008 11:02:37 GMT

Can any one tell me were I can find out if my g,g,grandfather got married when he was in the army.
He had a child in walmer kent 1858 when he was a corprol in the 51st depot.
Any help would be great I keep drawing a blank on him before this time.
Thanks cathy

Drummer - lst Btn 2nd Queens Royal

lcmoore157 — 31 Aug 2008 5:14:55 GMT

Could anyone tell me what the full time occupation for a 15 year drummer would have been in 1881 and don't all state the obvious!!

An ancestor of mine is listed on a depot in Hants (not where he was born) with lots of other boys/young males who had similar occupations, not many of them seemed to be in the army proper.

His father was in the same regiment - he was retired in Bristol though so I see how he could have joined the reg,but how did he get from Bristol to Hants at such a young age?

I've tried googling for drummer occupations and nothing really comes up.

GREENWOOD in Waterloo database

08sep43 — 29 Aug 2008 5:38:51 GMT

Hi Mike
My Ggrandfather was a Sgt in Royal Artillery 1811-1846. John Greenwood.
Was he at Waterloo?

Thanks
John Greenwood
(Down Under)

19th Regiment of Foote (Green Howards)- between about 1820 and 1840

jayneebradley — 25 Aug 2008 3:48:45 GMT

Can anyone tell me where the Regiment may have been operating abroad at this time ? Despite extensive research I have been unable to find out)

One of my ancestors served (and was discharged as a pensioner during this time) and his son, another ancestor was born at sea in 1832, so he was probably returning to Engalnd with hsi wife at this time ?

68th Regiment of Foot

lpearce45 — 28 Aug 2008 4:34:51 GMT

Hi,

Can any military experts help me with this.

We have a Thomas Walker who is married in 1860 to Sarah Jessie Hutchinson in India. Sarah’s father was at the time a Private in the 68th Regiment of Foot.
In 1861 Thomas is a Corporal in the 68th Foot when his son is born in Rangoon, Burma
by 1869 he is a Sergeant Major in the 68th Regiment of Foot when his other son is born in Jamaica, West Indies.
After that we have no information of Thomas as Sarah and the children return to Perth Scotland.

Am I right in thinking the 68th Regiment of Foot is one of the early regiments of the Durham Light Infantry.

Is there any way of finding out more about Sergeant Major Thomas via the internet.?

Les Pearce
________

11th Foot Regiment

Ted — 19 Feb 2004 10:05:37 GMT

Does anyone have any detailed information on the 11th Foot Regiment? Many soldiers from County Armagh served in this regiment during the campaigns against Napoleon. I have found some evidence that the 11th Foot was probably the 1st or 2nd Battallion of the 11th Foot 'Devonshire Regiment'. It appears they were in Ireland in the early 1800's

Which Regiment was in Poona in 1873

ClaireHall47 — 10 Aug 2008 4:00:23 GMT

Hi, am trying to trace a birth for someone called Archimedes Connor who was born in Poona circa 1873, I know from a later census in the UK he was an army student so am working on the theory that his father would have been stationed in Poona with the army in 1873 so am trying to establish which Regiments were based there during this period. Does anyone know or know where I could look for the answer. Thanks.

Samuel McCUNN - Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

cathg71 — 6 May 2008 12:09:47 GMT

My grandfather, Samuel McCunn was in the Royal Innsikilling Fusiliers during WW1, and he was injured at the Battle of the Somme. I understand that he recuperated in Scotland and then went back to the front, he was demobbed in March 1919. He came from Limavady, Co Londonderry and was in the Signal Section of the 10th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. His service number was 15810. I would be grateful if anyone could point me in the direction of where I may be able to find out the following information:

1) Where he recuperated in Scotland
2) When he went back to the front.

Thanks

Catherine

Waterloo database

mikeryko — 28 May 2007 5:54:04 GMT

In response to a few enquiries about ancestors at Waterloo, I have a completed database of British combatants in the campaign of 1815. It is compiled of all WO97 (discharge documents), WO12 (pay musters) and WO25 (casualty rolls) kept at the PRO at Kew. In addition there is masses of biographical information from a number of other sources including regimental museums and the National Army Museum.

There are 39,000 men on this database and it is possible to search by name of the individual or place.
The database has also been crossreferenced with the medal rolls for both Waterloo and the the MGS (Peninsula medal).

I will be happy to answer any queries and would also be very interested in receiving any information on individuals which I might be able to add to the database.

The more the merrier!

Regards

Mike Ryko

Rifle Brigade Service Records at TNA

beverleyscott45 — 20 Aug 2008 4:20:17 GMT

Hi, is anyone going to Kew National Archives and would be prepared to very kindly do a lookup for me? I would of course reimburse costs.

I am after the army service record of my grandfather who was in the Rifle Brigade in India about 1891 to 1904. I have his service numbers so it shouldn't involve too much searching.

If anyone can help please let me know and I will forward the details.

Many thanks

Index to War Deaths 1914-1921 British Army -other Ranks: death certificate, William ARMOUR, killed in Iraq

catming — 20 Aug 2008 4:15:44 GMT

I am trying to locate a death certificate for William Armour who was killed in Iraq, I know there is an Index to Deaths for the Army, can anyone tell me how tomaccess it online

Catming

looking for information on patrick DOUGAN in british army 1929

josephine murphy — 20 Aug 2008 4:19:54 GMT

I am looking for information on my uncle Patrick Doughan who left Ireland in 1914 and joined the british army, I know he was in cyprus and india and died in a home for old soldiers somewhere in london
his name could have been spelled duggan, dougan doogan or doughan.
i would appreciate any information

John KNOX - Royal Artillery 19th century

muddysmith — 20 Aug 2008 4:21:03 GMT

My relative John Knox was born in Scotland about 1824, and first appears in the English census in 1861 - by this time his is a Master Gunner with the Royal Artillery, stationed at Clifford's Fort, Tynemouth, Northumberland.

Would like to know more about the RA, and also is it possible that there are military records that would say where he was born? The English census just says 'Scotland' which is a bit vague. Any info greatly appreciated.

militia 1904: was there a draft?

jane13h — 31 Jul 2008 3:15:48 GMT

My ancestor purchased his discharge from the 3rd Bn. (militia) York & Lancaster Regisment in 1904 after only 3 months' service. Does that mean he was drafted? Or did he just change his mind about volunteering? What was the role of the militia generally in that time period?

Sidney Horace WATKINS National Roll of the Great War

harbourne25 — 13 Aug 2008 1:21:50 GMT

Gunner Sidney Horace Watkins R.F.A Volunteering in 1914,he proceeded to Franece in the following year and was in action in the second Battle of Ypres. In 1916 he was sent to Solinka,and after doing excellent work with his Battery on the Doiran front was drafted to Egypt, when he took part in General alllewnby's Forces i the advance through Palestine notably at Gaza and Jerusalem. He returned to to England, and was demobilised in February 1919, and holds the 1914-15 STAR, and the General Servive and VICTORY Medal.Thank you to my Very Brave Grandad who died in 1963 from your loving Grand Daughter Linda Napper.xx

north york militia - Isaac BATES

lynnejamieson — 31 Jul 2008 2:54:37 GMT

can any one please help me I am researching my gggggrandad Isaac bates he died before 1841 census and had a son john bates in 1795 in sunderland co durham ,on his wifes death certificate margaret bates in 1858 It states she was the wife of the late Isaac bates who was a private in the north york militia,how can I try to find out more as I have no idea of his age and death ,I have tried national archives but there is no Isaac bates private north york militia

Royal Canadian Rifles, Isle aux Noix

deebofl — 23 Jul 2008 4:26:43 GMT

Frederick Brown was with the Canadian Rifles stationed at Isle aux Noix, (Dist of Montreal),according to the birth record of his daughter Sarah born in 1845 Lacolle (Church of England),and continued his service in Niagara-on-the Lake, Ontario according to the 1851 Census)

Here are a couple of good links for the Royal Canadian Rifles Regiment

http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/canada-military/bri...

http://www.royalfuzileers.com/Fort-RCRR.html

But I wonder if anybody knows of any online links which can provide any details of his military records

I am also looking for the birth of his other daughter Margaret in April 1844 and Frederick Brown's marriage to Ellen McNamara (both from Ireland), The marriage was probably in 1842 or 1843. Any idea of any other Churches of this type in that area that I should check

Thanks,

Dee

lance corporal in the British Army

pjkramb1 — 24 Jul 2008 3:42:16 GMT

I am researching an ancestor that was in the british army. He was at one point a "lance corporal". The explanation I received was that this was an enlisted man's non-commissioned officer's post. Would this make him simply "enlisted", or an "officer". This is important in the WO records.

Job ASPINALL - 1842 to 1849 - 82nd Regiment of Foot

jbushover — 11 Jul 2008 4:00:44 GMT

Looking for information on Private Job Aspinall, who was believed to have been in the 82nd Regiment of Foot between 1842 and 1849. Lived in Brighouse, Yorkshire and was married to Harriet Dawson in 1835. Any information or suggestions on where to obtain muster rolls, payroll, military records would be greatly appreciated.

British Military Serice

martha1253 — 4 Mar 2007 10:40:47 GMT

Can anyone offer advice on how to trace service in the British Military? G-Grandfather was supposedly a drummer boy in the British Army from age 11 (ca 1869) until early 1880's. From there, he emigrated to the US.

John Howard Patton, born 1858, Armagh, County Tyrone. son of Joseph Patton and Elizabeth Howard/Harwood.

Thanks in advance.

John MARMION, British Army, stationed in Canada, England or Ireland

talk329 — 19 Sep 2007 12:27:12 GMT

Need help locating John Marmion who was in British Army. This could have been Canada, England or Ireland.

Looking for military records on John MARMION christened date 9 Apr 1826 Canada....only information I have at this time but had a son, James A. born 1853 in Bruce County Ontario and then an obit states son, James born in London Canada.
All help appreciated.

was there a war in 1859??

clareharvey800 — 10 Jul 2008 12:01:43 GMT

a member of my family (benjamin crowe) born in 1826 worthing, surrey. was a sarg major, and had one of his children in Cephalaria, greece. he must of lived there for a while with his wife. was there any sort of war going on in 1859? or around that time.... he was back living in birmingham by 1861 working at the milita stores on birmingham road. thanks to anyone that replies... clare.x

Chelsea Pensioner

garylovesgrapes — 14 Jul 2008 5:56:48 GMT

Hi,

Having followed the advice given by JeffH01 I have located a pensioner record that I believe is one of my ancestors.

However, the information that I have and that given in the search differ.

The DOB is right and the name is more or less right as Etteridge rather than Etheridge. However, his place of birth is listed as Elborton, Norfolk whereas my ancestor is from Yelverton, Norfolk. The names sound alike and I was wondering if this is likely to have been an error? It seems likely to me as I can not find an Elborton in Norfolk.

British Forces Records

sheilatanner33 — 7 Jul 2008 2:37:44 GMT

Would SKS know where I could find out about a member of the British Forces stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada between 1860-1866...am looking for info on my gg/grandfather Joseph Davis who was here between that time...although he was already married with a family in England, he married here under a different name and had a son William b:1864...thanks for any help...
Sheila

Royal Artillery - 1790's to 1800's

wmnslogic — 3 May 2008 4:37:11 GMT

An ancestor may have been in the Royal Artillery in the 1790's and early 1800's. Could someone please advise where I would be able to find his service details or who to contact? (I am in New Zealand so unable to visit any museums/libraries.)

His name is Alexander Gove. I believe he was born in Scotland approx 1771.
In 1798 and 1800 in Tynemouth, Northumberland, 2 of his children were baptised and these records state that Alexander was in the Royal Artillery.

The family must have moved back to Scotland after Alexander left the service as his daughter was married in Scotland in 1822 and Alexander himself and his wife Ann are in the 1841 Scottish census, (Alexander now being an ag labourer).

Was this usual that a Scottish person could serve in the Royal Artillery and serve in England, in this case Northumberland? Also was it usual for his wife to follow him while he served in England? (His wife was also Scottish).

Any help would be appreciated in tracking down Alexanders' service details and also info on why he would have served in England.
Thanks in advance.

Sgt. George PEARCE, last survivor of Balaclava

MarkDenington — 16 Oct 2005 3:53:00 GMT

I need help in finding the military records of Sgt. George Pearce.When he died in Toronto Canada in 1913 he was given a gun carriage funeral. A newspaper account from that time advised that Sgt Pearce" was in charge of a gun section of the battery that supported Lord Cardigan's Light Brigade in their charge at Balaclava in 1854."
It further reports that he served in the Royal Horse Artillery though the Crimean War and came to Canada about 1866.
Another newspaper report suggested that the veterans association felt that Sgt. Pearce was possibly the last survivor of Balaclava.
This is the only information we have.
Can someone advise us as to where to begin in our search?
Am I correct in thinking a Sgt. is an officer?

HELP -- please birth cert Royal Engineers

ELLinSpain — 15 Jun 2008 8:56:24 GMT

Hi all

can someone please help/explain:

I have just received a copy of a RE (Royal Engineers) birth for 1890, signed by a Captain in the RE's - but it only shows the date of birth - not where (AGGGGGHHH!) - is there anyway I can find out where this event happened?

Many thanks for reading

joined Royal Welsh Fusilliers using a false name

pburland — 23 Jun 2008 1:44:33 GMT

Hi my great-grandfather Arthur William Jays (1882) joined the Royal Welsh Fusilliers in 1904 but under a different name - William Green. I have located his pension papers and they all have Pte William Green alias Arthur William Jays written on them. Can anyone advise as to why he would have done that. He wasn't under age - what other reasons would there be?
Any help gratefully received.

Robert James BAKER, WW2 Royal Corps Signals

moment222 — 15 Mar 2008 4:05:23 GMT

were you or any of your family members in this regiment before or during world war two?? i am looking for any information/copy photos/movements etc-anything at all on this regiment which was once based at plymouth, devon. in particularly anyone who knew of ROBERT JAMES BAKER who was i believe-a signaller during his time with this regiment.PLEASE CAN YOU HELP?

Charles HARRISON - Royal Artillery

clairegibson31 — 19 Jun 2008 12:50:35 GMT

We have photographs of Charles Harrison (born 1892 died WW1 1917,an ancestor of my partners) in Royal Artillary uniform plus postcard of Woolwich Barracks. We wondered if his name would be on any war memorial and if so which one. Does anyone know how it would be possible to find out any details about this man's death or marital status prior to 1917 - we have a photograph of him with 'Nancy' but do not know who she was. Cannot find any record of a marriage. Charles was born in Yorkshire and his family are all from that area (North Yorkshire). Any information or advice would be gratefully accepted.

Chelsea Pension Payment

susiemac64 — 20 Jun 2008 11:52:40 GMT

Hi, According to various records I've found from the PRO,
my ancestor Francis McCabe received a (Chelsea Hospital) pension for his service in British Army in 1815. I also found an entry in records that showed he was receiving payments at the time of his death in 1862 in Ontario Canada.

Are there records that show where he received his pension payments for the years 1815-1830. I believe he went back to Monaghan Ireland and then immigrated to Canada in 1827. In Ireland would he have to go to Dublin to get his money?

I'm hoping that pension receipts can help verify genealogy info.

thanks for any help
tom mccabe

LIND, officer in the British Army in South Africa, Sois River / Quaen Forest 1899 / 1900

9 Nov 2006 5:27:39 GMT

My friend recently came into posession of a list of addresses for her great grandfather and siblings as of 1899/1900. His name was DOUGLAS ALEXANDER LIND with the address of "Quaen Forest, nr. Sois River, South Africa". We know he was an officer in the British Army but do not know his regiment nor where/when he died. He was born in 1867 at Warwick, England.

We have not been able to locate any reference to either of these locations and hope that someone on this list can help. We have contacted the Anglo Boer Museum and they suggested the Soutrivier (Salt River). They found no reference to Quaen Forest (or Queen Forest). I found one reference on the internet for a Soisons River, Transvaal but no further information. If this was his address one would think it would have been an army post of some sort.

We would appreciate hearing from anyone who may be able to shed light on Douglas, Sois River, or Quaen Forest.

Thank you.

Harry RICKETTS, TSM/RSM 11 Hussars in approx 1880

HenryCampbellRicketts — 8 Feb 2008 6:11:35 GMT

Has anyone come across this chap? He was a Troop Sgt Maj when he got married in 1875, and according to my grandfather's autobiography Harry went on to become the RSM, though I have not been able to confirm this with a record.

Harry was my grandfather's grandfather, although they never met.

Apparently he was a horseman of some note and for some reason was known as 'Rats' in the regiment.

91st Rifles, Dover Castle 1851

HenryCampbellRicketts — 9 Jun 2008 7:47:19 GMT

I am researching the Ricketts line there is a William Ricketts listed on the 1851 census as part of the 91st Rifles at Dover Castle. At least it looks like 91st Rifles - the handwriting led me to believe that it was Glos Rifles to begin with...

I'm struggling to find out anything about this regiment (or was it a brigade?). Who were they - what did they become?

LAVERACK - Middlesex Yeomanry

judithturner169 — 27 Nov 2007 10:31:34 GMT

I am searching for information about my uncle, Rene Laverack. In 1941 he was in No 3 squadron, Middlesex Yeomanry, 10th armoured division - info from a Christmas message sent to his brother.

I understand from members of the family that he was involved in a tank battle but no-one seems to know where or when but know it was a very disasterous battle. It seems he was the radion operator in the tank and not many survived the battle.

Can anyone help me with info about him, his regiment or the battle, thanks

Cheshire Regiment WWI

jameslwalsh — 5 Apr 2008 8:14:54 GMT

I have a photograph of eight[8] men in uniform.
First man back row standing is my uncle O'Reilly.
first man front row is wearing two stripes with crest above on upper Righr Arm.
words 'Royal Vinilia----
All Alike. "Perfect" are to be seen on the copy.
I am unable to trace any record of my uncle in the service.
He is commemorated in Port Sunlight.
Any information out there please reply. Thank you

The Irish in the Zulu wars

lydige — 8 Nov 2007 10:05:04 GMT

I'm searching for information on Rt Hon. Sir John Gore MOORE of Laois, Ireland. Allegedly he went to South Africa to fight the Zulus (ca 1890's) and died at Amatikulu, which is north of Durban. I can find no record of him in the big battles, e.g. Isandlwana. Being "titled", would he have been an officer? Does anyone know of any databases for British soldiers killed in South Africa during the Zulu wars?

He left behind an illegitimate son, John Pierce MOORE.

25720 George Henry Smith (RWR)

@@davidrsmith@btinternet.com — 5 Jun 2008 8:14:20 GMT

Hi

I am trying to find out which battalion of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment my great uncle was in, as I want to read the war diaries to ascertain where he was when he was injured.

The details I have are:

George Henry Smith
Born: Tewkesbury Jun 1898
Joined Army: Jun 1916
Number: 25720

he was injured in Feb 1918 in France and was discharged in Oct 1918, in Jun 1918 he was awarded a Silver War Badge.

Can anyone help please?

Thanks
Dave
davidrsmith@btinternet.com

Military Records

kurios2 — 27 May 2008 2:12:17 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I would start searching for records for my ancestors who came from Waterford City. I have no information about their military service, I know they served in the British Army and would have enlisted from their home town. The information I am seeking is for World war 1 and 2.

Thank you for any help you may be able to give me.

Catherine Warrell

John GREENWOOD Sgt Royal Artillery

08sep43 — 23 May 2008 1:31:48 GMT

I am hoping someone may have access to records of this person.Born c1791 and served in Gibraltar in mid 1830s where two children were born Mary Ann c1835 and George c1839. He was discharged about 1840 and was a Chelsea Pensioner. Following discharge he was an Ag Labourer in the Tydd St. Giles area.

Regards
John Greenwood
(Down Under)

British Troops in Cork 1927

SamEvans79 — 30 Jan 2008 1:03:12 GMT

I have a problem with my wife's family. Her mother was born in Co Cork in 1927, the daughter of a British soldier serving in the Royal Engineers and an English woman who was the widow of one of his colleagues. They married later in the same year in Lewisham, when he was based at Woolwich. I am just wondering how I can find any details of British troops based in Southern Ireland after 1922 and why my mother-in-law's birth was never registered in the UK.

She was burgled some years ago and lost all her documents. I know she found some difficulty getting a British passport as she had to get her birth certificate from Ireland, and she was classed as a British Subject, not a British Citizen

George SMITH medal cards

PatriciaCSmith — 22 May 2008 9:36:22 GMT

I have three sheets of Medal Cards for George Smith (6 cards per sheets) for the following regimental numbers.

Sheet 1
George Richard - 555604 3rd Queens West Rifles
George Robert - 284809 RE Ra
George richard - 72/137050 RASC MT
George Robert - 3/7615 E York R
George Richard - 7578722 Rad C Att'd queens R
George Robert - 087348 ASC

Sheet 2

George - 202345 Y&LR, 407176 LAB C?, 108204 R Fus, 64178 Y&LR
George - 38476 Y&LR, 32070 W York R, 334776 RE
George - 203953 Y&LR
George - 201503 Y&LR
George - 204254 Y&LR

Sheet 3

George - 10232 W York R
George - 7809 W York R
George - 10272 W York R
George - 9798 W York R
George - 13113 w York R, 90925 RDC, 30581 Bora? R

I finally found my George Smith's attestion papers online and found his regimental number. If these George Smith's belong to any of you I will gladly send along a copy of the medal card sheets.

FIELDER - East Yorkshire Regiment

frances_pritchard — 26 Apr 2008 7:15:01 GMT

Does anyone know what: LC/101 B220 means on page 22354 was my Grandfather: William Fielder. Got this from a Medal Card?
Thanks

Military related Headstones in Pembrokeshire

Orielbenfro — 20 May 2008 10:10:39 GMT

Free lookup and supplied information.

I have for sometime been collecting military related headstones from Churchyard, Chapelyard and Cemetries from around Pembrokeshire. Currently I have approximately 1,200 people covering the period 1745 - 2006.

I would consider the majority are none local people and come from as far away as the Sheltland Isles and overseas.

Where possible I have done limited research surrounding the person and or the event that caused his/her deaths.

Remember look up and supply of info and photo's where possible are free

Rgds

Lookup on Ancesty.co.uk please for ww1 name THOMSON

cindyathome — 20 Apr 2008 9:15:02 GMT

Looking for record under the British Army WW1 Service Records under the name Thomson = looking for records pertainign to Alex/Alexander serv no. 121169, or Francis Henderson Thomson. Subscription just ran out.

Can anyone please help. Hoping to avoid paying for a researcher to go to kew recrods centre.

English regiments in Hanover 1797-1800

aggienoof — 19 May 2008 9:05:10 GMT

I am trying to trace the names of English Regiments based in Hanover in the timeframe above. Trying to establish the parents of a Martin Christopher Coleman, born Hanover 1797 to a military man. Don't know the regiment so am trying to establish at least, what regiments were there in 1797. Any help appreciated.
Glenda
Aust.

Cyprus

linalong — 13 May 2008 2:43:55 GMT

Where can I find a death of a soldier from the Cyprus War 1960's ?

many thanks
Lin

Military nursing outfit please

tstevenson1_1 — 11 May 2008 11:19:35 GMT

Hello, can anyone tell me something more about a organization known as the Scottish Military Nursing Service? A relative of mine in Northamptonshire was a nurse belonging to this outfit as far back as 1851. Any idea where she may have recieved her training? She was originally from Exeter if that means anything.
Thanks,
Tom.

how to trace military marraige

patricialemmon — 12 May 2008 6:25:06 GMT

I would like someone to tell me how to go about looking for my great gandfathers' marriage details. I believe if they married during their service in the army they don't show up on normal BDM, I have found his daughter's birth this way, His name was David Morgan born London Middlesex in 1844. He married an Elizabeth Maud Rose Viner .1881 census shows married & living at Army Barrachs in Weymouth, Dorset. He was a sergaent in The Royal Artillary. Being in Australia makes it very hard to get any info. Thanks in anticipation,Patricia

Officers on Saint Helena during exile of Napoleon I (1815-1821)?

PhiDeck — 4 May 2008 8:17:52 GMT

I'd like to view a list of British and Irish officers posted to Saint Helena during the second exile of Napoleon I (1815 Oct. - 1821 May).

Any suggestions as to whether and where such a list may exist would be much appreciated.

Walter JACKSON b. 1874 Bishophill York served between 1891 -1910

jackson1976 — 29 Apr 2008 11:47:58 GMT

Walter Jackson born Bishophill York 1874 to Emily Hannah Jackson.
His mum Emily married - A. Galley.
I have found Walter on 1891 census & know he married in 1911,
He is missing from the 1901 census.
A photo is the only clue I have; it was taken to the royal Scots museum.
The reply is attatched below.
Any advice as to any research sites, or ideas as to where I can look next
Would be appreciated.
Regards
S. Jackson

Army records of Harry WIFFIN b. 1863 Bermondsey

mikegoldsmith1871 — 28 Apr 2008 2:30:35 GMT

Hi
My Great Uncle Harry Wiffin born 1863 in Bermondsey , London was shown in the 1891 census as a soldier.
Could anyone assist me with how I might find out more about his army service i.e Regiment etc
Many thanks
Mike

British Army

mikegoldsmith1871 — 28 Apr 2008 2:40:33 GMT

Hi
My Great Uncle Harry Wiffin born 1863 in Bermondsey , London is shown in the 1891 census as a soldier.
Could anyone advise me as to how I might find out more details of his army service i.e Regiment etc
Many thanks
Mike

Meaning of 'CB' in Army Service Records?

sparklypinkstars — 28 Apr 2008 7:10:56 GMT

Hi,

I've spent much of this afternoon reading the WWI service record of quite a rather colourful family member who was court martialed on three occasions and had numerous other minor misdemeanors. It's been quite an interesting read! Now following all of the minor infractions, for example "30th May - Improper conduct on active duty. Discharging his rifle while on outpost duty at the Oil Tanks" it's then followed something like "7 days CB"

My question is, what does CB stand for? My best guess is 'confined to barracks.' Has anyone else come across this term???

Becky

looking for regiment for Michael HAWKES born in Ireland in 1841

sheilathompson46 — 26 Apr 2008 10:44:09 GMT

Michael Hawkes was born in Ireland in 1841. He served at Sandown Fort Isle of Wight in 1864 and was a Corporal in the Royal Artillery. In 1865 he was a Sargent. In 1881 he was at Southsea Castle as a Master Gunner in the Royal Artillery. Was he in the navy or army? I think I need a regiment number to order records from the Public Records Office. I would appreciate any suggestions or help or guidence you can give me. Thank you very much. Sheila in Oregon.

Regiment meaning

LadyValli1 — 27 Apr 2008 10:15:27 GMT

Hi
I have a photo that shows that my father in law served in the 17th London Regiment in WW1. I also saw that this is what they call a "territorial"regiment? Any ideas what that means. We have his medals from France and I know he was wounded in France and Belgium and sent back to Scotland and then went back to fight guess, but not a lot more. He signed up when he was 16 saying that he was 18 but I do not know a lot more about the Regiment.Only thathe signed up in Essex.
Any help out there as to what they might have done, where and why etc.
Thanks

James BIRCH , Herbert military Hospital, Kidbrooke, Kent, 1885

kryten1sun — 24 Apr 2008 9:03:39 GMT

I am trying to find out where James BIRCH was born, and when he entered into the Royal Artillery.
James BIRCH died 28/02/1885 age 32 at Herbert Hospital (military hospital), Kidbrooke, Kent, England.
James was a Gunner in "B Division" for the Regimental District Staff, Royal Artillery.

Army 1810-1880

adelens10 — 15 Apr 2008 10:44:18 GMT

Is anyone aware of a website where I can search fo an army captain in these years.
Thanks

J. FERRIS, Northumberland Fusiliers

MarieLune — 9 Apr 2008 1:44:25 GMT

If anybody is interested in J. FERRIS, of the above regiment, who died 5th February 1919 in France, age 33, I can take a picture of his grave which is in a small cemetery in the centre of France, at Noyers, Loir-et-Cher.

Help with army record abbreviation

kenjack175 — 13 Apr 2008 9:10:16 GMT

Hi, I have my g-grandfather's service records (RE's, 1894-1916)and I am curious about the 'Battalion or Depot' abbreviations. From 1902 he was a staff sergeant, but under Battalion it says 'Supt. List'. I think it says Supt., but I may be wrong. Also in 1909 he was court martialled and 'reduced' in rank, where that is noted it says S.S. in the Battalion column. Can anyone help with these abbreviations please?

Passports and the army

hoddyanc — 6 Apr 2008 3:22:43 GMT

Anybody know if army personnel required a passport before being shipped out to the likes of South Africa and China?

I ask because passport applications are now searchable. Grandfather joined the Middlesex regiment before 1900 then got called up as a reservist for WWI. Naturally they dusted off his records, which were then blitzed in WWII.

Gabriel LE PIPRE - identifying potential records

billingh — 4 Apr 2008 1:24:56 GMT

Through various sources I have identified that Gabriel LE PIPRE / LEPIPRE was a captain in the English Army in the 1720s-1750s.

1) Exact period unknown, however he was in Tower of London guard at some point in the 1740s [Diary of Lt-Gen Adam Williamson]
2) In 1753, appointed to the Independent Company of Invalids in Pendennis [London Gazette]
3) Reference to a diary held in the Gloucestershire Record Office (requested photocopy of the document).

Beyond those snippets, I am uncertain in how to proceed to get more information. Or even if there is more information available. The Invalids company possible became the 41st Welsh Regiment, however, the regiment of Tower of London is not anything that I have been able to identify.

Genealogically, Gabriel married Elizabeth Clarke/Clerke at Saint George Mayfair, Westminster, London, in 1749, a son born in 1751, and died about 1754.
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/~hobby

Regards Andrew

William D. CATTELL, Surgeon-General RAMC

bflipse — 2 Apr 2008 4:15:59 GMT

I'm trying to find information regarding my great grandfather, William D. Cattell but I'm not sure how to proceed. He served in Crimea, South Africa, India and Afghan. He retired in 1889 and died on March 20, 1919. He was buried at Hove (England) with a full military funeral (I have a copy of the newspaper article).

I also have an article from the London Times - Wednesday, Jan 18, 1882: Brigade-Surgeon W. Cattell, recently serving at Malta, has been appointed principal medical officer to the forces in Canada, in succession to Surgeon-General J S Furlong, resigned.

I'd like to find his military records and ultimately his birth record as I'm "stuck" and can't get further back in my family tree search. Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

I do know he married Caroline Pickering Goodricke. This was supposed to have taken place in Halifax, Nova Scotia in January 1867 but I can't find this record either!

Regards, Brigid Flipse (nee Cattell).

Sri Lanka service

maz1966 — 26 Mar 2008 10:33:26 GMT

Hi
Can anyone tell me anything about the English Army being in Sri Lanka in 1830's please.
Im interested as my g,grandfather was there definitely in 1836 - becoming a chelsea pensioner in 1851 census.
Any information would be great
thanks
Marian

Help with British WW1 Terminology

JillFHamilton — 26 Mar 2008 5:33:41 GMT

Help with terminology/abbreviations of Certificate of Disembodiment and Signalling. Also suggestions for sourcing further information. Did my best to list the information.

________________________
What is Disembodiment on Demobilization?

Regtl No.: 832,013
Rank: L/Bdr
Name: William Samuel Hamilton
Unit & Reg or Corps: A/306 BDE R.F.A
Enlisted: 16 April 1915
For: 211st S. MID. BDE. R.F.A.
Medals: NIL Authorized prior to ________ 1918. (can't read)
Place of Rejoining: Larkhill
Med Category: A1
Specialist Military Qualifications : (checked)
Year of birth: 1897
Disembodied: 27 July (or February) 1919

____________________________
Assistant Instructor's Certificate of Signalling (France)
306th Brigade
Eleventh Corps Signal School
21? September 1918

4th CO. ASC/ 5TH CO ASC 1890's

catmrs1959 — 22 Mar 2008 6:06:22 GMT

On my grandmothers birth cert(1894) it states her father, Henry Holland, was a Warrant Officer 5th company ASC. I know from several extracts I have from the ASC Journal that he was Acting Staff Sgt Major 5th Co ASC. However when his death (1898) was announced in the journal it says 4th Co ASC & his death cert only says Staff Sgt Major ASC. Is it the same man? I'm pretty sure it is but though he is Henry on his birth & death certs he is Harry on the relevent census returns & SSM H Holland in the journal. {I know Henrys call themselves Harry.} His wife Anne is a widow on the 1901 census & an entry in the journal for the birth of a daughter fits in with my grandmothers birth as does the mention of his funeral where it says he leaves 3 children & a wife. Though he actually had 4 children, the eldest,Francis, was by this time at the Chelsea Military Asylum.

Imperial Army - early 1800's - what country?

KathFarr — 24 Mar 2008 5:29:49 GMT

I have a death cert. for my GGG grandmother, Elizabeth Warren nee MacLauglan. Her Father is James? MacLaughlan who is believed to have been a Sergeant in the Imperial Army. Elizabeth was born in Malta in 1822, so I assume James may of served there with the Army? They immigrated to Australia in 1837 where they settled.

Is the Imperial Army something that the English Army may have been called at the time?? If not what country had an imperial army around the early 1800's. I am assuming they were English citizens as there were no formalities in coming to Australia hence no records.

I would be very grateful for anyone that could shed some light on this, as I may then be able to find some type of record if I know what Army I am looking at.

Thanks in advance

Kate

Q.W.R.V. shooting competition.

abax_1 — 21 Mar 2008 1:52:19 GMT

I am seeking information about an engraving on a silver teapot which belonged to my Mother In alw form her Maternal Line.
The engraving is " Q.W.R.V.
No 8
Broadwoods Company
10th prize
1st Series
Alexander Birnie"
Can anyone assist me with what sort of regiment etc this was, where it was based and /or when this competition may have taken place.The family believes it was for a shooting competition.
Many thanks

Pte J. W. WOOD, West Yorkshire Regiment

mpanozzo1 — 17 Mar 2008 4:36:22 GMT

I recently obtained a photo from WWI showing several servicemen in a hospital setting. One was my great grandfather John Wood.
Handwriting on the back of the photo:
No. 52416 Pte J.W.Wood
D Company 11th West Yorkshire Regt.
To Lec.
29th Stationary Hospital
A.P.O. L9
Italian E. Force

My ggrandfather survived the war but family stories say he was "gassed" twice. I live in the US but plan to visit London later this year. Could anyone steer me in the right direction to obtain info, either in person or on the internet.
Thanks for any help.
Margaret, Chicago

Walter JOHNSTON, 11th North Devonshire Regiment of Foot

trisholdham2 — 7 Mar 2008 7:37:10 GMT

I am trying to find Walter Johnston, I have a Walter in the 11th North Devonshire Regiment of Foot, and I need to know was he born 1836 Wapping London - Father John Johnston and Mother Louisa Mary Johnston, I have been told he ran away from home lived in Commercial rd London?
Can any one look up this regiment and tell me if this is that person please.

English World War 2 Uniforms

bradwigglesworth1 — 10 Mar 2008 6:07:18 GMT

Can anybody recommend a site I can use to identify the uniform of my uncle.

His son has sent me the photo and asked me to help.

Regards Michele

how to get british military records - WARREN died + buried Assisi, Italy

duckworf — 19 Feb 2008 10:25:50 GMT

My great uncle george warren joined Lancashire fusliiliers around 1942, he was killed in italy in 1944 and is buried in Assisi cemetery how do i get copies of his military records or birth certificate??????
any help please

CALDWELL in Black Watch at Waterloo

mechburggrannie — 8 Mar 2008 7:17:49 GMT

Trying to locate name of my paternal grandfather's great grandfather Caldwell (b-abt 1765) who fought with the Black Watch in the Battle of Waterloo. He was the father of Archibald Caldwell (b-1825 New Monkland, Scotland). Any suggestions? Thanks.

Edward MURPHY, Ex - Soldier Labourer

Crazy_moo129 — 7 Mar 2008 1:22:56 GMT

I've recieved Edward Murphy and Annie Pickett's marriage certificate. They married 1918 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England

On the certificate it says Edward was an Ex - Soldier Labourer Where would i find any information on that? living east peckham at the time of marriage (age 31).

It also says Edward's father was John Murphy (deceased) was a labourer.

I don't know how to get any further.

Can someone help please?

Does any one have and information?

Joanne

Trooper John ELEY 2nd Regiment Life Guards

shagan823 — 29 Feb 2008 1:49:00 GMT

HOW CAN I VERIFY IF THIS IS MY GREAT GRANDFATHER? WHERE CAN I FIND HIS RECORDS? ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
smh823@comcast.net

T G ADAMS served in the South Wales Borders WWI

Lesley810 — 2 Mar 2008 7:51:51 GMT

I would like to find info on T G Adams who served in the South Wales Borders during WW1.I
Many thanks
L

Army reserve

hendon1950 — 14 Nov 2007 2:23:20 GMT

Hello
I have a great grandfather who enlisted in the Army Service Corps Special Reserve in 1913. I have his WW1 record which shows that he was discarged in 1915 "under Para 154 (XII) SRR 1911"
Can anybody give any help as to what this means.
Thank you
Rod Day