Hi Bev - possibly the Crimean War? Regards, Patsy - New Zealand. >I am trying to find out what happened in the 1850's to 2 of my gg uncles > from Durley. > > One the 1851 Census Andrew (22) and William WINTER (20) are at Plymouth > Citadel Barracks, Plymouth Devon in the military. > > There are a few other Durley lads on the list: > > Richard Gumbleton (22 - Upham) > > John S Knapp (22 - Durley) > > William Pavey (20 - Durley) > > Can any one throw any light on any of these lads and the reason they may > have been signing up? the rest of the family were ag.labs. > > I am trying to find out what happened to Andrew and William as I cannot > find > them on later Census records. I suspect that they may have died during > the > course of their service. To date I have not been able to locate their > deaths. > > I would really appreciate some help with this as locating them will almost > complete this branch of the family for the 1800's. > > In case anyone is interested I have a list of the soldiers listed at > Plymouth Citadel Barracks on the 1851 that originated from Hampshire, they > were approx 150. > Thanks > Bev > >