Worcesters on the Isle of Wight

[Mark G-D]

Hello the Forum,
My first Post,
Like many others i have an interest in my family tree and am fortunate to have soldiers dating back 250 years. My Great Grandfather was like me a 100% military and has always been an interesting character for research. He served with the Royal Horse Artillery, Royal Field Artillery and Mountain Batteries over a 26 year period until 1910 when he retired.
Imagine my interest then when in the newly released 1911 census he is shown as a 'Canteen Steward' with 1st Bn Worcestershire's at Parkhurst Barracks, Newport, Isle of Wight living with his family.
My reason for the post is thus, does anyone have information pertaining to the Regiment at this location in and around 1911 and are there any documents/photo's surviving for this 'posting? Regards Mark

G/Grandfather BQMS Theodore James GEERNAERT RFA

[scully]

Hi Mark,

As no one has answered your query yet I suggest you contact the Regimental Archives. The search fee for there service is £12 and is non-returnable. Payment should be by cheque payable to The Worcestershire Regimental Museum and sent to the address below together with details of the person you are researching and the period you are interested in.
The contact address is below:

The Worcestershire Regiment Museum Trust
Crookbarrow Road,
Worcester, WR5 2PA

Regards,

Louis