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Re: Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-80
« Reply #189 on: Friday 22 February 13 00:47 GMT (UK) »
A very nice idea.

I have added Frederick Boehmer to my Afghan war database so he has a permanent entry there now, too.

Thanks for your enquiry - terrific to learn about him.
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« Reply #190 on: Sunday 28 April 13 15:05 BST (UK) »
Trying to find information on my greatgrandfather Michael slattery,born ballina ,County mayo ~1857.Joined the army in1872-2nd.battalion of the 9th.Foot(Norfolk)Regiment which went to India ~1874.He was discharged in Glasgow in 1879.
Are you able to help ?
Denis.

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« Reply #191 on: Monday 29 April 13 03:36 BST (UK) »
hi,,,what info are you looking for?  ;)
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« Reply #192 on: Monday 29 April 13 09:42 BST (UK) »
Possible army service in India.
The only information that I have is when he joined and when he applied for discharge in 1879.
from 1880 to his death in 1910 he was employed in the shale oil industry in West lothian,as a labourer.


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Re: Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-80
« Reply #193 on: Thursday 02 May 13 22:47 BST (UK) »
Trying to find information on my greatgrandfather Michael slattery,born ballina ,County mayo ~1857.Joined the army in1872-2nd.battalion of the 9th.Foot(Norfolk)Regiment which went to India ~1874.He was discharged in Glasgow in 1879.
Are you able to help ?
Denis.

Hello Denis

I don't see Michael Slattery on the Afghan War medal roll for the 9th Foot.

You say he joined up in 1872 and was discharged in 1879 ... the 9th Foot went to India in the Jumna in Oct/Nov 1874 and partook in the Jowaki campaign (1877/78). For the Afghan war only two companies of the 9th Foot received the Afghan war medal for service in the first campaign (Nov 1878 - May 1879). The full regiment was involved in the second campaign, from Sep 1879, by which time, it seems, Michael Slattery was back home - or at least on his way.

Have you looked for his service record at findmypast.co.uk? That would confirm whether he had the Jowaki medal, and would supply more precise dates to see what he was doing in relation to his regiment's Afghan involvement.

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Garen
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« Reply #194 on: Friday 03 May 13 14:37 BST (UK) »
Michael slattery.
Sorry you could not find anything about Michael slattery .

Denis.

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« Reply #195 on: Wednesday 15 May 13 21:22 BST (UK) »
Hello Denis - apologies for the delay.

That service sheet (and the others with it on FindMyPast) don't seem to include his earlier service so I can't tell from it if he served in India. He wasn't in the Afghan war, but he might have been part of the Jowaki campaign. Have a look at UK Military Campaign Medal and Award Rolls 1793-1949 on Ancestry - they have the Jowaki medal roll there (actually India General Service medal with clasp for Jowaki).

Best of luck! - Garen
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« Reply #196 on: Wednesday 15 May 13 21:24 BST (UK) »
Sorry - double post; deleted.
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« Reply #197 on: Tuesday 21 May 13 05:51 BST (UK) »
Hi, my ancestor Joseph Chambers - Private No 1370. 85th Regiment.Enlisted 22 July 1867 Newcastle-0n-Tyne
I know he was awarded the Afghan War Medal have an old picture with him wearing it.
Served 132yrs .246 days Conduct & Character while with the colours have been very good in possesion of 3 good conduct badges. Discharge confirmed Simla 24th Feb 1881.
I would be grateful of any further info.