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Army Pensioner
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Derek | Report | 15 Dec 2004 13:18 |
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How can I find out the service record of my Great Grandfather Alfred Atherton born in Stockport 14 Sep 1852, married in Stockport in 7 Jan 1878? Shown in 1881 Census (in Derbyshire) as a tailor - 1901 census (again in Derbyshire)tailor (journeyman) and "Army Pensioner"? A very confused Derek! |
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Phoenix | Report | 15 Dec 2004 13:27 |
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Difficult, if you don't know regiment, but he might possibly be in WO97 or WO363 at Kew. Have a look at TNA's website for information leaflets etc. It would be quite common for someone to join up for a few years, then return to civvie street. A pension would be unlikely to provide enough funds to support a man, so he'd take up or resume an occupation and you often have no idea he's been in the army at all. Brenda |
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Peter | Report | 15 Dec 2004 13:28 |
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NA or MOD hold army records but do not be suprised if they do not exist |
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Peter | Report | 15 Dec 2004 13:37 |
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The reg would proble be the 95th of foot thay became part of the "Sherwood foresters" I think they have a web site I'll have a look. Yes loads of sites just googal the name. |
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Derek | Report | 15 Dec 2004 14:27 |
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Brenda, As I'm new to this - what is WO and the number mean? Derek |
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Derek | Report | 15 Dec 2004 14:28 |
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Peter, Many thanks, I'll try the 95th! Derek |
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