In a message dated 02/05/2004 16:49:23 GMT Daylight Time, david.ford@yourmapsonline.org.uk writes: There is a possible James Carruthers in the army "Private Soldier 2 H L Infantry" who fits the bill. Location of barracks not given - so could be anywhere. Anyone know what the H L stands for? Highland Lancers??? . The H L Infantry will surely be the Highland Light Infantry! . Geoff Nicholson . 57 Manor Park, Concord, WASHINGTON, Tyne & Wear NE37 2BU Ask for details of NBL/DUR family history research in depth by THE local expert, working for YOU.

Thanks Geoff, Done a bit of Googling and found out quite a bit of background information. David Old Historical Books on CD www.youroldbooksandmaps.co.uk Free old UK maps www.yourmapsonline.org.uk > -----Original Message----- > From: GNicresearch@aol.com [mailto:GNicresearch@aol.com] > Sent: 03 May 2004 10:25 > To: ENG-DURHAM-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ENG-DUR] Re: H L Infantry > > In a message dated 02/05/2004 16:49:23 GMT Daylight Time, > david.ford@yourmapsonline.org.uk writes: > > There is a possible James Carruthers in the army "Private Soldier 2 H L > Infantry" who fits the bill. Location of barracks not given - so could > be anywhere. Anyone know what the H L stands for? Highland Lancers??? > > . > The H L Infantry will surely be the Highland Light Infantry! > . > Geoff Nicholson > . > 57 Manor Park, Concord, WASHINGTON, Tyne & Wear NE37 2BU > Ask for details of NBL/DUR family history research in depth > by THE local expert, working for YOU. > > > > ==== ENG-DURHAM Mailing List ==== > Durham GenWeb Host > http://www.rootsweb.com/~engdur/ > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.674 / Virus Database: 436 - Release Date: 02/05/2004 > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.674 / Virus Database: 436 - Release Date: 02/05/2004