Thomas Daltrey

[juliedaltrey]

Hi Not sure if this is the right place but here goes! I am trying to find out about my husband's great grandfather Thomas Daltrey who served in the 23rd regiment of foot in India in the 1880s. I don't have any information about his army service other than that 2 of his children, James Daltrey (my husband's grandfather) & Elizabeth Daltrey were born in Meerut (1882) Chakrata (1881) and are listed as Army births. Can anyone help? Julie

[Blairy]

Do you know where Thomas Daltrey was born or lived ?or his wife's name ?

[Baconwallah]

There are 15 service records still in existence of Daltreys who served in the Great War. They were all from the Greater London area.

John

[ap1]

At the time of the births, Thomas would have been a 1st Bn man. They had left the UK bound for India on the 16th Aug 1880. They finally relieved The Royal Scots at Jubbulpore on the 30 Sept 1880. What details are listed on the birth docs please...Fathers Occupation/Rank etc. This might help our experts?

[ap1]

Also, there is a J Daltry 2/23rd Reg listed for a campaign medal during the 3rd Ashanti War. Guys I assume this is our 2nd Bn?

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[Blairy]

Thomas Daltrey born c1852 Bethnal Green
On the 1871 census he is a Private age 19 in the 1^st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers stationed at Hubberston Fort and Barracks, Pembroke
His son James Daltrey born 1881 Meerut
(This might be a different chap) James Daltray went to Canada around 1911 he was married to Mary Shanahan, he died in Canada in 1963

[ap1]

Thomas Daltrey born c1852 Bethnal Green
On the 1871 census he is a Private age 19 in the 1^st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers stationed at Hubberston Fort and Barracks, Pembroke
His son James Daltrey born 1881 Meerut went to Canada around 1911 he was married to Mary Shanahan, he died in Canada in 1963

That figures, the Bn was based in Ireland from 1875-1879. Perhaps that's where he met Mary.

[Dai72]

Good age when he died.

[ap1]

It's also worth mentioning that the 1st Bn were based in India until 1869, returning to Barracks at Devonport mid November of that year. Which leaves the option open that he may have actually served in India prior to the 1871 Census and his later deployment in 1880, dependent on what age he joined at. I wonder if he appears on any of Richard Wards Medal Rolls!

[Blairy]

I find it strange when folk require info………and then they become silent…me I always wait for a repy ………before ..if I can post a photo……etc ……..as I have had so many people try to pick my brains and then charge folk for the info …