Help getting army records (royal scots greys)

[Becky84]

Hi,
I wanted to find the records of my great grandmas brother william craig  he served in the royal scots greys (he didnt die in the war). Could someone help me find the army records and send me them if possible pleease?

William craig
born: c1894 died: 1930s
Berwick upon Tweed
Parents: William craig and ann cockburn



Also his brother james, someone found this but i dont have an ancestry account so i cant get the records off

James Craig c1885 berwick upon tweed
212401 549th Field Coy RE
Berwick address and his NOK also lived Berwick(Dad William,mum Ann Walkergate Berwick)
Occupation Plumber


Thanks
Becky

[jjmcharg]

I'm looking for some information also. My Great Grandfather served with the Royal Scots Greys in the Boer War and WW1 - apparently as a Piper and eventually Pipe Major. During WW2 he was an Air Raid Warden in Glasgow. His name was John Campbell. He passed on in 1970. Married to Annie (Laurie) - daughter Carrie. He had a number of medals, but they were donated to the Glasgow History museum in 1970 and I can't find any information on them. I need to find some information - I don't want this man's service to be forgotten. I believe he might have been stationed in Ireland at one point prior to 1900. I have no living family members to assist me, and no paperwork, so I'm working with very few resources. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[neil1821]

I'm looking for some information also. My Great Grandfather served with the Royal Scots Greys in the Boer War and WW1 - apparently as a Piper and eventually Pipe Major. During WW2 he was an Air Raid Warden in Glasgow. His name was John Campbell......

Are you certain you mean Royal Scots Greys? No pipers in a cavalry regiment! 
Royal Scots maybe?

[jjmcharg]

Thank you for that information... I assumed The Greys - basing my  research on what I remember my mother telling me. Your reply explains why I'm having such a difficult time finding out anything about my Gr. Grandfather. It's a bit frustrating. I'll switch to the Royal Scots. Thank you so much for the tip.

[neil1821]

He had a number of medals, but they were donated to the Glasgow History museum in 1970 and I can't find any information on them. I need to find some information - I don't want this man's service to be forgotten.

Rather than guessing, you're best bet is to contact Glasgow History Museum. Visit in person, phone, email, whatever.
You need the details off those medals - name, rank, number, regiment

[jjmcharg]

Good plan - however, I'm in Canada, and I've had no luck finding the Glasgow History Museum to get contact info. In addition, I have none of my Gr. Grandfather's papers left... his daughter (my Grandmother) "burned all that old rubbish"...(her words). Sigh.

[gortonboy]

do you know when and where john campbell was born?

[jjmcharg]

To the best of my recollection, my Great Grandfather was born in Glasgow, 1880. I am waiting for some info from my uncle (his grandson) - which may help fill in some blanks.

[ocket]

williams uniform is scots greys - the eagle badges on the collar are the greys waterloo badge. my grandfather was in the greys. the records are kept in edinburgh castle. I went and looked at them and found his grandads record there. hope this helps  richard