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Lanarkshire / Re: Mitchell Library Research
« on: Friday 05 April 24 18:50 BST (UK) »
I got caught out with that the last time I went, didn't know they had changed the system. So this time already booked. Thanks for reminder.
davie
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Lanarkshire / Re: Mitchell Library Research
« on: Friday 05 April 24 04:24 BST (UK) »
Morning
I will be back in Glasgow next week, so can pop in to the Michell and see what I can find out for you. Hope that helps.
davie
I will be back in Glasgow next week, so can pop in to the Michell and see what I can find out for you. Hope that helps.
davie
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Armed Forces / Re: Boer War - 23158 R Dempster, 73 Bty, RFA
« on: Thursday 23 November 23 07:42 GMT (UK) »
Nice to get the expert opinion on what might have happened. My own take was totally different and nowhere near the 'official' take. Thanks, will look out those books too. Would there be any records of the 'accident' held within the Bty/Regt, ie inquest type of thing?
On a side note, I know Richard is mentioned on a couple of memorials in London, he is also named on a plaque for the Bty in Exeter Cathedral,any ideas on the connection there?
Again, thanks for the insight.
davie
On a side note, I know Richard is mentioned on a couple of memorials in London, he is also named on a plaque for the Bty in Exeter Cathedral,any ideas on the connection there?
Again, thanks for the insight.
davie
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Armed Forces / Re: Boer War - 23158 R Dempster, 73 Bty, RFA
« on: Wednesday 22 November 23 09:21 GMT (UK) »
Never failed to be amazed by RootsChatters, so quick.
Many thanks Andy, he certainly looks like my man alright? Birth 11 May 1878. Now to see if I can find circmstances of his drowning.
Again many, many thanks
davie
Many thanks Andy, he certainly looks like my man alright? Birth 11 May 1878. Now to see if I can find circmstances of his drowning.
Again many, many thanks
davie
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Armed Forces / Boer War - 23158 R Dempster, 73 Bty, RFA
« on: Wednesday 22 November 23 04:07 GMT (UK) »
Hi
trying to trace info on Driver 23158 Richard Dempster, 73 Bty RFA who died on 13 Mar 1900 due to drowning in Klip River. In particular looking for details of his enlistment if poss. He may/may not be a missing relative but need to establish his birth place/parents etc.
I have seen info on memorial plaque, but just name / number
davie
trying to trace info on Driver 23158 Richard Dempster, 73 Bty RFA who died on 13 Mar 1900 due to drowning in Klip River. In particular looking for details of his enlistment if poss. He may/may not be a missing relative but need to establish his birth place/parents etc.
I have seen info on memorial plaque, but just name / number
davie
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World War One / Re: Is this a WW1 Uniform ?
« on: Thursday 16 November 23 14:17 GMT (UK) »
R.F. collar 'dogs' have a more rounded plume. The difference between Royal Engineers/ Royal Artillery as far as I remember is RE has 9 plumes, RA has 7. Cant make out from image which, but would def say either RE or RA.
davie (ex-gunner)
davie (ex-gunner)
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Lanarkshire / Re: Old Dalbeth M.I.
« on: Tuesday 07 November 23 14:03 GMT (UK) »
Hi
had a look around this morning, no sign of headstone, sorry. I did take a quick phone image to show the lair position, marked by 'borrowed' flowers.
There is a lair with the name Murray nearby, 12 lairs away. I will pm you with details/photo of that .. just in case it might tie in.
davie
ps. 'borrowed' flowers replaced after image taken!
had a look around this morning, no sign of headstone, sorry. I did take a quick phone image to show the lair position, marked by 'borrowed' flowers.
There is a lair with the name Murray nearby, 12 lairs away. I will pm you with details/photo of that .. just in case it might tie in.
davie
ps. 'borrowed' flowers replaced after image taken!
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Lanarkshire / Re: Old Dalbeth M.I.
« on: Monday 06 November 23 15:00 GMT (UK) »
Hi lud
looking at section/lair numbers I would say this is in St Peter's. I'm down there tomorrow (Tuesday) so will have a look to see if I come across it
davie
looking at section/lair numbers I would say this is in St Peter's. I'm down there tomorrow (Tuesday) so will have a look to see if I come across it
davie