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Medals to the West India Regiment 1 year 9 months ago #94040

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Is the nominal roll for medals to the West India Regiment on this forum?
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John

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Medals to the West India Regiment 1 year 9 months ago #94047

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It is not, John. I am not even sure where the nominal roll would be located.
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Hi David,
Thanks. If you've not got a clue, then it probably doesn't exist. :)
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John

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John,

I cannot see any records at the National Archives (in London) relating to the WIR in St Helena, other than the medal roll.
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This recently sold on a popular online ebidding site for £203.99.

It's named to: 2915 P _ R. KNIGHT. 3RD WEST INDIA REGT.

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Picture courtesy of Morton and Eden

QSA (0) (2997 Pte. A. Lorde. 3rd West India Regt)

M&E say 'A. Lorde of the 3rd West India Regiment is confirmed on the medal roll. The 3rd West India Regiment were employed in guarding Boer Prisoners on the islands of St. Helena and Bermuda.'
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