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where would i look up army regement details

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Samantha

Samantha Report 15 Apr 2004 10:46

hi - in my ongoing quest to find details ogf my grandfather - WILLIAM BYFORD - i have found a certificate commemorating his efforts in the great war(1914-1919) - the regement is 1/4TH YORK & LANCASTER REGMT i also have a photo of his regement - is there a website that could give me details, poss a D.O.B? MANY THANX SAM

LisaL

LisaL Report 15 Apr 2004 11:03

Is this the Hallamshire Batt? http://www.regiments.org/milhist/uk/inf/065YL.htm http://www.warpath.orbat.com/regts/york_lancs.htm

Alice

Alice Report 15 Apr 2004 11:05

you could try www.cwgc.org

Christina

Christina Report 15 Apr 2004 11:08

PRO Website has now soldiers records for 1914-18 up to surnames beginning with H. Just enter name and as you have his number just click on the entry and it will cost you 3pounds to download the details