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SMITH : Army records

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Angela

Angela Report 21 Nov 2009 18:51

I am trying to find the army records for my Grandfather and his brothers.
I think they enlisted in the Leicestershire Regiment, but not 100 % sure.
My grandfather was a William Henry and his brothers were Arthur and John ( known as Jack)
I am finding this hard as no one to help or ask, and Smith being an impossible name to research.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Angie

Rambling

Rambling Report 21 Nov 2009 19:05

do you have a date of birth?

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Angela

Angela Report 21 Nov 2009 19:22

My Grandfather William Henry was born in 1884, Arthur was born in 1887 and John ( Jack) in 1883.
Any clues on how to find their records would be fantastic. i have been searching with no success.

Thank you

Rambling

Rambling Report 21 Nov 2009 19:30

Angela , do you have ancestry? I am looking on there now , do you have any family details ( parents or poss spouse )because they are sometimes mentioned as next of kin in the army records ? which can help pin someone down .

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Blue Moon

Blue Moon Report 21 Nov 2009 19:32

was he from / lived at Longhborough Leicestershire

Rambling

Rambling Report 21 Nov 2009 19:52

Duplicate Thread on TTF with more info >>>>

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Angela

Angela Report 21 Nov 2009 19:53

William Henry married Florence Cockayne

I have no info on the other two although suspect they would be married.

Stories in the family have said Arthur was made a Regimental Sargeant.

However, as no one now to ask, this may be a red herring!

Angie