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For those who may have used the service at Headley Court, or those who simply support or fine service men and women, please check this thread out:
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,247139.0.html

Don't post here, add your comments to the other thread.

Thank you,
Thudders

The Australian War Memorial has found some previously unseen footage of troops landing at Gallipoli in 1915.  The area could be ANZAC Cove or Suvla Bay.

See here:
http://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac/anzac_film.asp

Thudders

To commemmorate the 175th anniversary of the Special Constabulary, I have written a short booklet (56 pages and 60 photographs) about the History of the Hampshire Special Constabulary.

If anyone is interested, please PM me for details on how to obtain a copy.

Cost is £3.00
p&p is: UK - £1.00, Europe - £1.50, Worldwide - £2.75

Cheques payable to 'Hampshire Constabulary History Society'.

Thanks,
Thudders

Hi everyone.

I'm currently trying to find the marriage details relating to my Great Great Grandparents, John Hill and Emily Eliza Lanot.  I believe that they may have married in Jersey in, or around 1863.

John Hill was a soldier in the 61st Regiment of Foot, and the Regiment were stationed in the Channel Islands in 1863 (although it could be any time between 1860 and 1864).  He was born in Nov 1823, although I don't know where.  His service number was 1990, and he was discharged from the Army ion 1 Nov 1864.

Emily Eliza Lanot is featured in the Grouville, Jersey 1861 Census where she is desribed as a 19 year old housemaid servant, working for a Thomas Waddy of what looks like Malture Road.  Emily's birthplace is given as France.  As far as I can see, she is the only Lanot on the 1861 Census.

There is a Lanot family on the 1851 Census, which consists of the following:
Maurice Lanot (Head). A 34 year old agricultural labourer, born in France.
Jeanne Lanot, aged 35.  Born France.
Amilie Lanot, aged 9, born France (Could this be Emily?).
Jean, aged 4, born St Saviours, Jersey.
Pauline, aged 3, born St Saviours, Jersey.

Is there anyone who could check marriage certificaes for Jersey to see if a John Hill married an Emily (or Amilie) Lanot?

Thanking you, in advance, for any help that may be given.

Have a Happy Christmas everyone.

Thudders

It would appear that those poor fellows shot at dawn in World War 1 may now be allowed to rest in peace.

I received the following information from the Shot at Dawn Campaign today:

A Pardon at Last!

I understand that tomorrow the Defence Secretary will announce the British Government’s intention to legislate for a group statutory pardon for all soldiers shot at dawn for cowardice, desertion and other comparable offences during the Great War.

The Government intends to do this by way of amendments to the Armed Forces Bill (which is currently at an advanced stage in the Lords) when Parliament is recalled in October.

They have advised that the blanket pardon to be introduced is in the spirit of the New Zealand model; ie - it will not quash original convictions or change sentences but is intended to remove the dishonour and stigma of an execution.

The amendment will not alter the legal position of those shot at dawn and will not, therefore, affect claims for pensions etc.

A consultation process on how the policy should be implemented will be now be initiated with all interested Governments. [The legislation will cover soldiers of many nationalities.] 

The British Embassy in Dublin will lead on this consultation.

We will keep you informed as soon as additional information is forthcoming.

More information can be found at: www.shotatdawn.org.uk

Congratulations to anyone affected by this long standing injustice.
Thudders