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Many, many thanks now to Brit and Niksmum ... your work is much appreciated ... you must have spent long hours of your time. Thank you again

Have a good day

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Help to determine Regiment
« on: Tuesday 08 July 14 12:58 BST (UK)  »
Yes, Frank. That's where I have my tree!

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Help to determine Regiment
« on: Tuesday 08 July 14 11:09 BST (UK)  »
Yes, Frank!

Samuel served with the Manchester Regiment (battalion unknown). I've been looking at Boer War sites all morning but have not advanced for the moment. Possibly never will get any further than this. But, am immensely happy with the results already achieved.

Ann

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Help to determine Regiment
« on: Tuesday 08 July 14 08:34 BST (UK)  »
Ady,

You were definitely on the right track. I have managed to contact the daughter of my great aunt (Samuel's sister) and she remembers her mother saying that Samuel had fought in the Boer War. Unfortunately, she has no other memories of all this.

If you can come up with any other information, Ady, that would be wonderful. Already, thank you for all you have done.

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Thank you all so much for your efforts ... it was not an easy task I set you and you have all managed to bring that old photo to a better life. Again, thank you

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Help to determine Regiment
« on: Monday 07 July 14 06:22 BST (UK)  »
Morning Ady,

Samuel's wife was Ann Barber (see attachment)

Have a good day, Ann

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Help to determine Regiment
« on: Sunday 06 July 14 21:54 BST (UK)  »
Ady,

I've found a Samuel Oliver Taylor -  Medal card - Regiment 230/201106 Private Rifle Brigade but have not been able to find any service records.
However, this does not fit with your information. And, the daughter of my great aunt has only this photo but nothing more.

Thank you so much, I'll keep on looking
Ann

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Help to determine Regiment
« on: Sunday 06 July 14 17:22 BST (UK)  »
Philip,

I think I have now exhausted every card in the National Archives and have possibly found "my" Samuel Oliver Taylor. Regiment 230 N° 201106, Private, Rifle Brigade.
But, which Rifle Brigade? enlisted when? discharged when? served where? All these questions promise more long hours of frustrating and fascinating research.

Thank you all for your interest and help

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Help to determine Regiment
« on: Sunday 06 July 14 11:16 BST (UK)  »
Frank,

No, as far as I know, Samuel did not serve before WW I.
I must admit, I don't know much about him as my grandfather was raised by his own grandparents and never spoke of his parents and other brother and sisters! These family members have only come to light in the past few weeks!

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