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Originally Posted by Fred Young
Good Day Gentlemen,
Was doing Google research and came across this thread. I am investigating my Great-great-great Grandfather's involvement in this regiment in South Africa in the 8th Frontier War. He started off as an Ensign around 1853 and finished up in the British Army around 1858 as Captain and Adjutant of the 2nd Battalion (73rd Foot) to get married and settle in South Africa. My wife and I have done extensive research on him but details of the regiment in SA are sketchy. I have even visited Balhousie Castle in Scotland to get info, but to no avail. We still have his ceremonial sword in our possession. If you have any pointers on where to get more info I would greatly appreciate it. He was Allen Allicocke Young, originally of Orlingbury, Northamptonshire, born 1833.
Best regards,
Fred Young,
Gordans Bay, West Cape
South Africa
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Although intended for families researching service in India, the FIBI Wiki site is the best resource that I know for regimental information:
https://wiki.fibis.org/w/British_Army#Regiments
The site is extensive with a great many useful links.