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Armed Forces / Re: 45 Regiment of Foot and the Kaffir wars
« on: Monday 22 August 11 14:43 BST (UK) »
Hi I think I might be able to help, is it the 45th Regiment of foot which later became, the 1st Battalion of the Sherwood Foresters?
My Great Great Grandfather Matthew Cowley Served in this Regiment from 1840 to 1860.
I have a four page documentation of where he went and promotions ect, I found a copy on find my past but already had photocopies of the records a few years back which a researcher obtained so I did not get any further though it did say what medals he had
I found writing to the Sherwood Foresters Museum helpful! They do not have Service Records but do have a data base of information from that people have submitted. Its how I managed to get a lead
I was told to look up a book called "History of the 45th Regiment by Colonel P. H Dalbiac", it says Daldic in its edge" It covers the period from 1741 through to 1881.
I could not get hold of this book except to ask at the local library but this was a few years back , and it was only allowed to be photocopied, so my hubby kindly did this for me, because of my health.
I hope this is of some help and the Museum is always looking out for photographs if your lucky to have one to put on their honour roll.
They did not charge at the time for research but welcomed donations which I gave, I hope you can get further with your research
Best wishes Rose
My Great Great Grandfather Matthew Cowley Served in this Regiment from 1840 to 1860.
I have a four page documentation of where he went and promotions ect, I found a copy on find my past but already had photocopies of the records a few years back which a researcher obtained so I did not get any further though it did say what medals he had
I found writing to the Sherwood Foresters Museum helpful! They do not have Service Records but do have a data base of information from that people have submitted. Its how I managed to get a lead
I was told to look up a book called "History of the 45th Regiment by Colonel P. H Dalbiac", it says Daldic in its edge" It covers the period from 1741 through to 1881.
I could not get hold of this book except to ask at the local library but this was a few years back , and it was only allowed to be photocopied, so my hubby kindly did this for me, because of my health.
I hope this is of some help and the Museum is always looking out for photographs if your lucky to have one to put on their honour roll.
They did not charge at the time for research but welcomed donations which I gave, I hope you can get further with your research
Best wishes Rose