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Armed Forces / Re: Family photo album
« on: Friday 01 March 13 20:12 GMT (UK) »
German uniforms aren't my thing, but the inscription....
Christmas [remember?] 1879
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World War One / Re: WW1 Medal List - Help with detail
« on: Thursday 28 February 13 16:24 GMT (UK) »
Last line refers to the Territorial Force War Medal
http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/territorial_force_war_medal_1914.htm
http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/territorial_force_war_medal_1914.htm
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Armed Forces / Re: Searching for records for soldier in 41 Foot
« on: Monday 25 February 13 08:00 GMT (UK) »
China War medal roll confirms:
169 Gunner Patrick Donohoe, B/4 RA.... 1 clasp for Taku Forts 1860
169 Gunner Patrick Donohoe, B/4 RA.... 1 clasp for Taku Forts 1860
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Armed Forces / Re: Medal Ribbon Help Needed Please
« on: Monday 25 February 13 07:24 GMT (UK) »
The fourth ribbon could be the BSA Co medal, but it doesn't seem to fit in this case.
If it were, as Ken says, it should be at the other end of the sequence.
Since it comes after the CdeG, I'm thinking it's another foreign award.
I think it's the Russian cross/medal of St George, see here for an example:
http://www.british-medals.co.uk/british-medals/awards-gallantry-and-distinguished-service/1914-star-and-bar-trio-rare-russia-3rd-cla
If it were, as Ken says, it should be at the other end of the sequence.
Since it comes after the CdeG, I'm thinking it's another foreign award.
I think it's the Russian cross/medal of St George, see here for an example:
http://www.british-medals.co.uk/british-medals/awards-gallantry-and-distinguished-service/1914-star-and-bar-trio-rare-russia-3rd-cla
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Armed Forces / Re: What was the Towaki Expedition?
« on: Wednesday 20 February 13 20:48 GMT (UK) »
Its Jowaki Expedition 1877-78
Try searching again with that and variations of.
Try searching again with that and variations of.
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Armed Forces / Re: What details are on an army death certificate?
« on: Friday 15 February 13 13:50 GMT (UK) »
If he actually died on campaign, then casualty lists and/or medal roll might give you the details.
What info are you actually looking for on this chap? Give us a name and lets see what we find.
What info are you actually looking for on this chap? Give us a name and lets see what we find.
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Armed Forces / Re: looking for details on the 42nd dragoons
« on: Wednesday 13 February 13 16:23 GMT (UK) »
42nd Dragoons didn't exist.
I would say it's 4th Dragoons, but even that's a bit of a misnomer in 1878, they were named the 4th Hussars since 1861
I would say it's 4th Dragoons, but even that's a bit of a misnomer in 1878, they were named the 4th Hussars since 1861
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Armed Forces / Re: Help needed with ascertaining regiment - 1st Royals?
« on: Friday 08 February 13 11:32 GMT (UK) »2263 Pte William Forrest, 2/1st Foot.
Served in Hong Kong when the battalion was involved in the China campaign 1860 (didn't qualify for the medal). To England 03/08/1860, discharged 15/06/1869.
Born Hamilton, Lanarkshire, enlisted 24/04/47 aged 17.
Papers in WO97/1383
That him?
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Armed Forces / Re: WO97 Chelsea Pensioner help please
« on: Wednesday 06 February 13 14:21 GMT (UK) »
He's listed on the MGS medal roll - 5 clasps for Albuhera, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Orthez & Toulouse
http://www.dnw.co.uk/medals/resources/medalrolls/
http://www.dnw.co.uk/medals/resources/medalrolls/