4851 pvt thomas Stone. 2 manchesters

[smudger 841]

Can anyone Help me find Thomas.  he served from 1898 to 1901 at "home".
1901 to 1902 in " South Africa".Then 1902 for seven months Again at "home" before being discharged for ill health..

I have his records from the National Archives. But can anyone tell me where he served in SA and if any what battles he Was involved in( if any).

Thanks in advance

Smudger 841

[harribobs]

Hi Smudger

and welcome to the forum

does it say on his service records which battalion he served with?

cheers

chris

[sphinx]

There is a big clue in the title!!!

The 2nd werent really involved in any battles unlike the 1st and their stay was relatively quiet.

Sorry I cant be more exciting about it.

There is a lot written about them in the Regimental History.

[smudger 841]

Thanks harribobs and sphinx.
His Records Say he was G coy before discharge in Aldershot. 31 May 1904.

Any clues as to where I will find the Regimental History? are they on line?

Smudger

[harribobs]

There's not much on line i'm afraid, our battalion history for the boar war hasn't been done

there is a little on the museum site

http://www.tameside.gov.uk/museumsgalleries/mom/history/96th#1824