Genealogy Chat

My grandfather enlisted in the 6th D.G. in April 1901 and left in 1913. He rejoint in August 1914 until 1919.I can find a full history for the W.W,1 period but virtually nothing for the period 1901-1913.I have just paid a visit to the Royal Scotts Dragoon Guards museum in Edinburgh Castle but no one there was any help.The 6th D.G.were amalgamated out of existance in 1923 so any help or pointers would be most helpfull and save me any more 700 mile round trips.Thanks folks.

Findmypast have military records up until 1913. Just noticed I have some credits that are due to expire, so if you post some details I will look for you.

try www.military-genealogy.org

The 6th Dragoons were in India in the early 1900's

In 1922 they became part of the 3rd/6th dragoons

the 3rd Dragoons were the Prince of Wales regiment

hope this is of some use

Bren

Thanks for taking the time to reply.The 6th D.G. amalgamated with the 3rd D.G. in 1920 and were made part of the prince of Wales regiment in 1923. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards use the title "The Caribineers" but when asked for information I was told "Oh, they where a Welsh regiment",not much use at all. In fact they where at one time the 9th Irish Horse. I shall carry on looking .Thanks again.

Michael

As Potty stated there are military records on Find My past which can be looked at, but you must give his name for a search.

George

Michael

Have you looked on Find my Past - as I said in my previous post I have some credits so if you post his details I will look - but I shall be away from Wednesday until after the credits run out so you will need to post them soon.

I found my grandfathers Army records at Kew He was in from 1898-1904.got this some 4 years ago but they are now showing on Ancestry

Thanks again folks. My grandfathers name was Robert Logan Wyeth and he was born at Fort Newhaven in 1883.It would seem that Kew must be my next port of call.

Surviving service papers for this period are now online so no real point going to Kew! They will be on Ancestry or FindMyPast.

Michael

His service record is on FMP.

Robert Logan

Last name: WYETH

Calculated year of birth: 1883

Parish of birth:

Town of birth: New Haven

County of birth: Sussex

Age at attestation: 18 years 7 months

Attestation date: 15 April 1901

Attestation corps: K D GDS

Attestation soldier number: 5152

Discharge rank:

Discharge corps:

Discharge soldier number:

The National Archives reference: WO97 / 6311 / 58

There are 4 images available for this soldier


His NOK is given as

Robert Logan Wyeth

Hampton Court Lodge

Bushey Park.


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George

I have sent a PM to Michael advising him about this

Thanks George, The info was most helpful,it filled in all the gaps and tied up all the loose ends.