Hello, I recently discovered that my great uncle Joseph Gregory Swindells served with the Manchester Regiment in the Boer War and World War 1 and would like to find out more. He is one of five brothers who all joined up in 1914 and survived the war.
My great grandfather William b1873 served in the Army Service Corps in East Africa
John b1875 served in the Royal Artillery
Joseph Gregory b1879 served in the Manchester Regiment
Henry b1884 served with the US army, he had emigrated
George b1886 served with the Royal Engineers.
Joseph Gregory Swindells signed up with the 1st VB Manchester Regiment 9 February 1900 in Ashton u Lyne and was posted to South Africa 15 February 1900 returning 21 May 1901. The records on Ancestry.co.uk list him as John Gregory Swindells, however it is Joseph as he changes his name at the bottom of one of the pages and he lists his next of kin as Joshua, my great great grandfather.
I would be very interested to find out more about him, where he fought etc.
PS i have a formal photograph of him in uniform which i am willing to share with the group.
Any information would be greatly appreciated