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When trying to locate information about a member of the family who may have been in the military, it is very helpful to know where they served, what regiment, what branch, etc. Often these things have been in one's mist or left to them by that relative and one is unaware of its value. Here are some of the items that will have those details that can lead to locating more information through their military service records. | When trying to locate information about a member of the family who may have been in the military, it is very helpful to know where they served, what regiment, what branch, etc. Often these things have been in one's mist or left to them by that relative and one is unaware of its value. Here are some of the items that will have those details that can lead to locating more information through their military service records. | ||
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Much detail on these books is provided online by [http://www.ab64.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.htm Alistair Taylor]. | Much detail on these books is provided online by [http://www.ab64.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.htm Alistair Taylor]. | ||
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== Soldiers' Traveling Trunk/Chest <br>[[Image:2012-soldiers-trunk-sized.jpg]] == | == Soldiers' Traveling Trunk/Chest <br>[[Image:2012-soldiers-trunk-sized.jpg]] == | ||
The above soldier's trunk belonged to Sergeant Thomas Leonard who was in the 50th Regiment. These were used to house all the belongings of a soldier. | The above soldier's trunk belonged to Sergeant Thomas Leonard who was in the 50th Regiment. These were used to house all the belongings of a soldier. | ||
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