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Great Grandfathers Campaign Records?

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Gerald

Gerald Report 21 Apr 2011 09:56

Just been reading the board and the Attestation post caught my eye.
I've been told by a family member that my great grandfather GEORGE DUCKHOUSE born 1857 Oldbury Worcestershire, served under a General Roberts in 3 campaigns and received a pension for a march in Afghanistan from Kabul to Kandahar. No other info available, can anyone help me with how I can find out more please?
Karen
(Geralds wife)

BatMansDaughter

BatMansDaughter Report 21 Apr 2011 10:14

Hello Geralds wife,

This is on Ancestry;

UK, Military Campaign Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1949
about G Duckhouse
Name: G Duckhouse
Campaign or Service: Second Afghan War
Service Date: 1878-1880
Service Location: Afghanistan
Regiment or Unit Name: 2nd Battalion King's Light Infantry
Regimental Number: 42 Bde/1029



Someone on here will point you in the right direction for obtaining possible Service Papers.


Dee x

BatMansDaughter

BatMansDaughter Report 21 Apr 2011 10:18

This site maybe of interest to you??

www.garenewing.co.uk/angloafghanwar


Dee x

Gerald

Gerald Report 21 Apr 2011 10:20

Thanks Dee, this is good information about gt. grandfather George and a brilliant starting point. Hopefully as you say someone can let me know where I can obtain any Service Papers.
Thanks again
Karen

Gerald

Gerald Report 21 Apr 2011 10:23

Thanks again Dee, yet another helpful lead from you, I'll certainly take look at that site.
Bye Karen

was plain ann now annielaurie

was plain ann now annielaurie Report 21 Apr 2011 15:01

If his discharge papers have survived they should be on the FindMyPast site.

Gerald

Gerald Report 21 Apr 2011 16:52

Thanks for that annielaurie, I assume you have to be a member to view FindMyPast, or is there a pay to view section - never been on that site?
Thanks again
Karen

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 21 Apr 2011 17:30

Ive also looked on FMP, same result as Joan, nothing shows im afraid.

George

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Gerald

Gerald Report 21 Apr 2011 18:30

Thanks Amokavid and George, good of you to have a look on FMP for me.
Regards Karen