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Leinster Regiment, Swindon
« on: Tuesday 27 September 11 16:45 BST (UK) »
I am looking for information regarding The Leinter Regiment in Swindon during World War 1.  In particular I would like to know if a hospital was attached to the Depot and if so what sort of illness's would have been catered for.

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Re: LEINSTER REGIMENT SWINDON
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 27 September 11 17:16 BST (UK) »
Have you got a more exact date or battalion details?  There were 7 battalions of the Leinster Regiment in WW1, some passed through England for training and  to/from France or the Dardanelles.  3rd Bn (Reserve), 4th and 5th Bns (Extra Reserve) seem to have stayed in England before returning to Ireland.  The others may have passed through Swindon, but Brig. James's book on  British Regiments does not mention it as a base.
Others may know more (usually do!)

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Re: LEINSTER REGIMENT SWINDON
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 27 September 11 17:21 BST (UK) »
Ainslie,
Thank you for your prompt reply.  Must check a few details here and will be in touch later this evening.

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Re: LEINSTER REGIMENT SWINDON
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 27 September 11 17:46 BST (UK) »
If they were at Swindon then it would most likely have been at Chiseldon camp. There was a hospital.

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Re: LEINSTER REGIMENT SWINDON
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 18 April 23 12:55 BST (UK) »
Did you ever find the answer to this? My 2nd great grandfather of the Leinster battalion met and married his wife in Swindon. Curious as to how this came about with him being born in Manchester.
Many thanks
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