I have just watched part of the repeat programme as I was interested to know about Grandfather Thorne. It seems he joined as a private in the 1870s and in spite of watching closely when his army career was shown I could not make out his promotion path! I suspect that he was in the Supply & Transport branch - formerly Commissariat Dept- as he was finally an "Hon" Major and this title was, as in earlier times, given to men above the rank of Conductor; as was my Gt.Grandfather a Captain. Did anyone with 20/20 vision manage to view the papers please? Peter Rogers

I found the following following a reference in an earlier email on the list today. I wondered if anyone can assist me in any way regarding this book. I am in New Zealand and cannot see it being readily available here!!! Thanks Mike Record details Name: William Henry COOMBSEvent type: BiographyStart year: 1943End year: 1947Biographical notes: Major; Recruiting Officer, Poona.Transcribed by: British LibraryIndia Office Records Reference: L/AG/29/1/225 (AG 2288/44)