Genealogy Chat

Hi There, I have a copy of my Great Grandfathers marriage certificate which shows his rank, serial number and army regiment. This along with the date of his marriage are about all anyone knows of him (My dad knew he was in the York & Lanc Regiment). Does anyone know if the MOD do specific person searches, or whether the regiment still exists. This is the only way I can think of finding his birth/parents/siblings etc Heres hoping Kay

You may (or not) find this helpful. There's a contact link at the bottom http://www(.)rotherhamunofficial(.)co(.)uk/culture/museums/ylregiment(.)htm

There's a York & Lancaster Regimental Association in Sheffield Endcliffe Hall, Endcliffe Vale Rd, Sheffield S10 3EU They may be able to help especially as you has his rank and service number and could perhaps advise where to go from here.

Thanks very much I'm off to check these out now

Kay, Depending on the date of your Gt Grandfather's service and whether or not he survived it, his army records might be at the Public Record Office. Have a look at the online catalogue PROCAT - you get there from the main PRO website. Take a look at the WO97 series first - it's organised alphabetically, so check the number of files in the series then guess about where your surname would come and put the code in the top right hand box - e.g. WO97/2034. It then comes up with a page showing you what's in that file - then you can judge from there. If you think his records are there, you'll then need to post a request on this board to ask some nice member to pick them up for you - whichever Washington you live in, it's a long way from Kew! Regs Jane

Hi Kay Try this website. http://www(.)mod.uk/contacts/army_records(.)htm I've just sent off for my grandfather's army records and it costs £25. It'll take 4-6 months to come through. Sam x

THanks everyone, I've now got a few more avnues to go down

One of my great uncles was in Y/L Reg and died in 1st WW. Amazon has a book about the Regiment: The York and Lancaster Regiment Jane Davies List Price: £9.99 Our Price: £6.99 Availability: usually dispatched within 2 to 3 days. Product Details: Paperback 128 pages (30 June, 2000) Publisher: Tempus Publishing; ISBN: 075242047X Category(ies): History From the Back Cover This book shows the illustrious history of the York and Lancaster Regiment, or the 'young and lovelies' (one of their numerous nicknames), and illustrates the regiment's service around the globe. It shows the regiment its earliest days in the 65th and 86th Regiments of Foot when they saw action in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Havana in the Seven Years War, as early as 1752 and the 65th and in East India as the 85th to amalgamation due to Cardwell's military reforms in 1881, to disbandment in 1968. With over 200 photographs from the regimental archives in the York and Lancaster Museum in Rotherham, the book illustrates the regiment's service around the world in war and peace, showing the gallant action of both regular, volunteer and territorial forces. The author has constructed a book that will provide old and new soldiers with a nostalgic look at the recent past, as well as tracing the regiment's more distant history. This endearing collection provides an unparalleled insight into the York and Lancaster Regiment and gives a glimpse at many of the men who served with the regiment both at work and leisure. Most of these photographs are in print for the first time and will provide nostalgic pleasure for many. Happy Reading!

Thanks for that John, I'll let my dad know - he might buy it!!!!!