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  Posted by jasmine_xX* (U1716848) on Wednesday, 1st February 2006

  im doing my A.S english language coursework on the Somerset Light Infantry - the 1st and 5th battalions, because my Grandad was in them, and was wondering if anyone had any information about those battalions? especially about India or Dunkirk.
  another thing...if my grandads name rings a bell then it would be interesting to know anything that you have about him!
  his name: Edgar Eli Pool By Ex 567335 5th and 1st Btns Sgt + W.O.2 β€˜The Somerset L.I’ (Pn)
  thank you

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  Posted by poetic-pansy (U3108778) on Wednesday, 1st February 2006

  Have you tried searching the 'Forces Reunited' site? There are many people looking for records of military personnel both past and present. There are several other useful links leading from there too. - www.forcesreunited.org.uk -
  Good luck with your search.

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  Posted by jasmine_xX* (U1716848) on Thursday, 2nd February 2006

  yeah i tried that one but i dont know who to be looking for!
  thanks for your help!
  much appreciated!

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  Posted by pegasuseddie (U518215) on Monday, 6th February 2006

  Look up www:BritishLIregiments, Provides much info re Somerset and other Light Infantry Regiments

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  Posted by MB (U177470) on Monday, 6th February 2006

  Also have a look T F Mills's website
  
  
  
  
  MB

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  Posted by Plank (U1462986) on Monday, 6th February 2006

  Hi Jasmine
  
  1939-45 World War 2 - The 1st Battalion was in India. Firstly fighting tribesmen on the North-West Frontier, then acting as riot squads in Delhi during the Quit India movement in 1942 and finally serving with the 7th Indian Division during the fierce fighting against the Japanese in the Arakan.
  
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  Nothing about Dunkirk though.

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  Posted by Nick-Rowan (U2517576) on Wednesday, 15th February 2006

  THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
  -your guide to ressources
  
  The National Archives has a huge collection of records dealing with Britain's military history. Whatever period you are studying, we will hold documents that reveal strategy, equipment and the experience of those that fought.
  
  You might be looking for an individual serviceman or woman's record. If this is the case, you can make things easier for yourself by bringing some details with you. These starting points will help you find the individual you are after.
  Make sure you have as full a version of the name as possible - it will be easier to identify 'Thomas George Victor Atkins' if you have the full name - there may be dozens of 'T. Atkins'.
  Find out which of the services the individual served in - the army, Royal Navy (including Royal Marines) or Royal Air Force. Any further details of the regiment and battalion, ship or squadron will also speed things up.
  Find out when the person served; pre First World War, First World War and after 1920 are the loosest categories, but again, the more detail you can provide the better. Enlistment and demobilisation dates are particularly helpful.
  
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