RootsChat.Com

I think Isandlwana 1879 was the last time colours were taken into battle. Drummer boys were not present afterwards because the Zulus mutilated the dead bodies.

My mother died in 1995. There was a funeral service in the Garrison Church, Windsor. The walls were/are covered in the guidons and colours of the Guards regiments. It was quite an experience.

My family name is Griffiths, usually spelt in the correctly anglicised version of Gruffyd. I only go back to John born Llandogo, Mon. 1702, died 1749 Mitchel Troy, Mon. but buried Llandogo. His father also died Mitchel Troy 1749 and buried Llandogo. There was a Philip Griffiths born 1660 died 1747 Mitchel Troy, but buried Llantilio Crosseny. That courtesy of a Rootschatter. Evidently, he was a relative, but precise relationship unknown.

Going any further back highly unlikely.     

I was born there in 1943. My mother had trained at King Edward VII in the latter 30's. 70, Alma road, Clewer within UD (according to my birth certificate). Thanks to Little Nell for drawing my attention to this Thread. I haven't driven past it since the '90's.

Alma being named after the first battle of the Crimean War. There are a lot of Alma Roads in UK. 

I have an Irene C Hogg born 1925 in my Tree. Married into my family 1943. They had 3 daughters and 1 son, all presumed living. Right neck of the woods. Actually there was another daughter, but given up for adoption, mother couldn't cope with 5 children.