Army Records

[Arkle]

My ggg grandfather James Arkell was born outside Blyth, Northumberland in the 1790's and was a foot solider in the English Army in the 1830's . He served on the "home front" and died in 1855/56. He was away from home for much of his married life and thus I can't locate him in any census. How do I trace his army records and what information will they give? 


Any advice would be gratefully received.

[Tessy]

Hi Arkle

Have a look at this site and its links - it was of help when I was trying to trace an ancestor who was in the army.

Best of Luck

Tessy

http://www.regiments.org/wars/index.htm