Dear Heather, I would have thought that the Barracks concerned were possibly St.George's Barracks. and that it was almost certain that they had their own church in the depot. This was not uncommon and there might even have been a church built in the grounds of the barracks. I know that Haslar Hospital had its own C of E Church in the grounds and that there was a small RC Church in part of the hospital building. I am not sure whether St George's Barracks is still standing in Gosport, but the story goes that the splendid building in Gosport with the very large windows and verandas that gave an eastern appearance to the building should have been built in India. Apparently there were two buildings approved. One in India and the other in Gosport, but the plans were put into the wrong envelopes. Hence the mistake. Somewhere in India there must be a 'Brick Barracks' small windows and fire places. If you do not have any success with your search I suggest that you try the M.O.D. Regards, Don FRASER

Hello Don, Thank you so much for all these details concerning the barracks, a truly interesting read! and your help has been truly appreciated. I am staring to wonder that maybe the children did not get baptised as I have been unable to find any for their other children in Lancashire. Thank you once again All the best Heather