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Royal Marine records 1851?

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RStar

RStar Report 16 Oct 2011 13:30

My husbands ancestors brother was a Royal Marine in the Portsmouth division, Gosport in 1851. Without travelling down there is there any way to obtain records? His name was John Fennell, from Southam in Warks. Thanks.

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 16 Oct 2011 13:32

Have a look at the National Archives site.

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/royalmarines.asp

RStar

RStar Report 16 Oct 2011 14:15

Many thanks!!!!