Britregiments

This list is designed for the discussion of topics relating to the study of British Regiments (including those of the Indian Army and Royal Marines). Questions about a unit's history, movements, heritage, practices and regalia are most welcome and encouraged. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/britregiments/

Rootsweb

Those persons seeking specific information based solely on Birth, Marriage and Death records should visit the Rootsweb (http://www.rootsweb.com) site, which is better equipped to handle this type of enquiry.

British War Memorial Project - A Volunteer Project to document the graves and memorials of British Service Personnel from 1914 to the present day.

The Royal Hampshire Regimental Muesum Info.

The Archivist or Curator can be contacted by writing to:

The Royal Hampshire Regiment
Serle's House
Southgate Street
Winchester
Hampshire SO23 9EG

THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR RHQ AT WINCHESTER IS AS FOLLOWS: serleshouse@aol.com

AND THE TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 01962 863658"

**** NOTE*** No personal service records of offficers or soldiers are held in the archivies but advice can be sought as follows:

For officers and soldiers who served up to 1913 from
The public Records Office
Ruskin Avenue
Kew TW9 4DU

For officers and soldiers from 1914 onwards from:
Ministry of Defence (CS(R)2b)
Army Records Office
Bourne Avenue
Hayes
Middlesex UB3 1RF

( Information will only be released to next of kin or with next of kin written permission).(MOD Charge a research fee of £25.00 )

For Medals from:
Ministry of Defence
Army Medal Office
Government Buildings
Droitwich
Worchestershire WR9 8AU

OTHER POINTS OF CONTACT

Mr. Joe West

has the medal rolls for 37/67th, Hampshire Regiment for the Peninsula War, China, Afghanistan, Indian Mutiny, Rhodesia 1896, Boer War and Somaliland 1904 plus LSGC and MSM if anyone wants info on medal entitlements plus casualties then get in touch with me and I will see if I can help. joe west

Books to Research The Regiment

A Salute To The Royal Hampshire Regiment. By Anne Pitcher M.B.E. Printed by Holmes & Sons (Printers), 10 High Street, Andover, Hampshire. Tele:323456 Proceeds to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Military Aid Fund (1903) (Reg. Charity No. 202363)

History of the Royal Hampshire Regiment

Vol. 1 Regimental History The Royal Hampshire Regiment 1702-1914 by C.T. Atkinson

Vol. 2 Regimental History The Royal Hampshire Regiment 1914-1918 by C.T. Atkinson

Vol. 3 Regimental History The Royal Hampshire Regiment 1918-1954 by David Scott Daniell published by Gale & Polden

Vol. 4 The Hampshire Tigers The story of the Royal Hampshire Regiment 1945-1992 by Bryan Perrett published by The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum Trustees ISBN 1901655008

Famous Regiments The Royal Hampshire Regiment. by Alan Wykes published by Hamish Hamilton