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Private. 2/5th Beds Regt.?

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Paul Barton, Special Agent

Paul Barton, Special Agent Report 14 Feb 2007 20:04

Have you looked up his medal roll card on the National Archives website?

MrsBucketBouquet

MrsBucketBouquet Report 14 Feb 2007 18:00

I have a marriage cert from 1917. The grooms occupation says.... Private. 2/5th Beds Regt. (Charcoal burner) His father was also a charcoal burner so I assume the groom was stating his civy street occupation.....but! How/where do I find out more about this 2/5th Beds regt;? They married in Darlington but he was born in Kent. Any ideas welcom Gerri.

MrsBucketBouquet

MrsBucketBouquet Report 14 Feb 2007 18:00

plz see below....