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Many other records are available, such as records on medals, casualties, promotions, desertion, and court martials. The following military branches have separate records: | Many other records are available, such as records on medals, casualties, promotions, desertion, and court martials. The following military branches have separate records: | ||
*Fencibles were army units raised for home service only. Fencibles were usually classed with the militia, and records are kept with militia records. | *Fencibles were army units raised for home service only. Fencibles were usually classed with the militia, and records are kept with militia records. | ||
*The Ancient British Fencible Cavalry 1794-1800. A brief history of the British Fencible Cavalry with a list of Officers who served with the Regiment, covering years 1794-1800. Article in Hel Achau, #3, Spring 1981, pages 21-24, FamilySearch Library Ref. 942. | *The Ancient British Fencible Cavalry 1794-1800. A brief history of the British Fencible Cavalry with a list of Officers who served with the Regiment, covering years 1794-1800. Article in Hel Achau, #3, Spring 1981, pages 21-24, FamilySearch Library Ref. 942.93 D25h | ||
* Yeomanry were volunteer regiments, records of which often do not survive or are less complete than other military records. | * Yeomanry were volunteer regiments, records of which often do not survive or are less complete than other military records. | ||
* Colonial armies were forces raised in other countries. Records of these forces are usually in the country where the forces were raised. A notable exception is the Indian Army, for which many records are held at the British Library Oriental and India Office Collections, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB England. British Army in India information, [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/indian-army-personnel/ click here]. | * Colonial armies were forces raised in other countries. Records of these forces are usually in the country where the forces were raised. A notable exception is the Indian Army, for which many records are held at the British Library Oriental and India Office Collections, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB England. British Army in India information, [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/indian-army-personnel/ click here]. | ||