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honeybun
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British Army in North West Frontier
« on: Tuesday 17 August 04 21:18 BST (UK) »
Does anyone know which regiments of the British Army were in the North West Frontier region of India in 1897-1900?

I am trying to find out which regiment my great grandfather's brother was in and the only information I have is that he died in that area in 1897.  If I can find out which regiments were there, maybe I can search their records in the PRO as it's the only hope I have of finding him.

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Buckett: Hampshire and Surrey
Taylor: Wigan
Preece: Herefordshire
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Re: British Army in North West Frontier
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 17 August 04 22:53 BST (UK) »
What was his name? I might be able to help.
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Re: British Army in North West Frontier
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 18 August 04 18:41 BST (UK) »
Hi Amy

His name was John Thomas Buckett and he was stationed at at place called Karappa on the North West Frontier.  He was 25 (was my grandfather's brother not g.grandfather's - my mistake).

He was listed as 25 when he died - was born around 1st October 1873 in Rochester, Kent.

Thanks in advance.

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« Reply #3 on: Thursday 19 August 04 01:11 BST (UK) »
Some possible candidates are

1st Battalion Royal West Surrey Regiment

2nd Battalion Derbyshire Regiment

They were in the area at the Karappa at the time.
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Re: British Army in North West Frontier
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 19 August 04 20:32 BST (UK) »
Dear Amy

Thanks for that quick reply.  I can now start to make some enquiries at Kew - you have been a great help.  Will let you know if I get any results.

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