Hi Maree When researching Officers of the British Army there are two resources well worth consulting The London Gazette for appointments, promotions and awards The Army lists many of which are available via www.archive.org (select texts) Both are free Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) >> Hi all .. >> >> is there anyone who would be able to help me with a query please ? >> >> I have a Henry Loftus Richards marrying Louisa Merrite Bigge in 1841 >> NSW... >> >> Henry was the son of Capt. Richards of 71st Regt of Foot .. (he was >> deadby the time of Henry's marriage in 1841, and the Trove article I did >> find said Henry was the eldest son) ... but I cannot find anything else >> regarding him in Trove or on the NSW BDMs ... any help appreciated .. >> thanks so much >> >> regards >> Maree Larsen >> Hobart