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jimbo

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Could anyone help with information on my aunts husband Herbert Harry Barnes Military Record. He was born in India, the son of a serving soldier in 1899. His Army information that have is: Military number/s 44367, Hampshire Regiment, 45923, Royal Berkshire Regiment, 64636, Royal Worcestershire Regiment. Sorry it's a bit limited, but any help/information would be gladly received.
Thank you
jimbo
 
Hi jimbo, I had a look at Ancestry, they have several Herbert Barnes, the one for 1899 doesn't seem to be the right one. The record is in a poor state and barely readable in places. It says mother was Louisa and father John, and occupation farm horseman? I think it's for a Yorkshire regiment, can't make it out. Hopefully someone who is better at reading Miltary documents can have a look. If it was the right one there's lot's of family listed.
rosie.
 
rosie, thank you for that. I do know his father was a "serving Soldier" who died in 1908 with the rank of Garrison Sergeant Major (with colours) whatever that means

The information I have is not the best in the World but I'm hoping one of our "knowledgeable" members can help.
jimbo
 
Jimbo,

Here's what I have been able to dig up - not much and you may already have it:-

Birth: Herbert Harry BARNES, Station: Meean Meer (India), 1899, Page 95 GRO Army Births

Death: Herbert H. BARNES
8421 or 8424 (depending on source), Private, 1st Batt. Gloucester Regiment, 9 May 1915
!915, Vol 1.52, Page 98 (GRO War Deaths Army)
Panel 17, Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

Regards,

Maurice
 
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