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Absalom Darby, 2nd Worcesters

PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:12 pm
by peter
Cpl. 7872 Absalom Hobbs Darby 2nd Bn. Worcestershire Regiment born March Q. 1886 Tipton. I have Ancestry but his service records are not available on this site and I have only his MIC and various census records. His parents were Thomas and Mary Ann Darby and I believe Find my Past have some records for his Militia Service. If any kind member can supply these (or any details) it would be much appreciated.

Regards

Peter

Re: Absalom Darby, 2nd Worcesters

PostPosted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:35 pm
by Simon_Fielding
First name(s): Absalom Last name: DARBY Calculated year of birth: 1884 Parish of birth: Dudley Town of birth: Dudley County of birth: Worcestershire Age at attestation: 18 years 5 months Attestation date: 26 November 1902 Attestation corps: WORCESTERSHIREAttestation soldier number: 6575 Discharge rank: Discharge corps: Worcestershire Regiment - 29th & 36th Foot Discharge soldier number: The National Archives reference: WO96 / 537 / 30 There are 4 images available for this soldier

Re: Absalom Darby, 2nd Worcesters

PostPosted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:14 pm
by peter
Simon,

Thank you for the information on Absalom Darby.

Regads

Peter