Smith Surname Ancestry ResultsOur indexes 1000-1999 include entries for the spelling 'smith'. In the period you have requested, we have the following 11865 records (displaying 9921 to 9930): These sample scans are from the original record. You will get scans of the full pages or articles where the surname you searched for has been found. Your web browser may prevent the sample windows from opening; in this case please change your browser settings to allow pop-up windows from this site.  Outstanding soldiers of Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders)
(1881-1901)
Each year the best soldiers of the regiment were chosen for long service and good conduct medals. This register gives rank, name, regimental number, and date of recommendation. (The sample scan is from the East Surrey regiment). The register is essentially a register of recommendations, annotated with details of the issue of the medals. Where no gratuity accompanied the medal, the entry is marked 'W. G.' (without gratuity); where, for one reason or another, the medal was not issued, the entry is marked 'N. S.' (not sanctioned) and struck through. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders were based at Regimental District No. 91, Stirling. The 1st battalion embarked for Natal 19 February 1879, adding "South Africa, 1879" to the regimental honours. In 1885 they were transferred to Ceylon, and in 1888 to Hong Kong, returning to Scotland 23 March 1892. In 1894 the 1st battalion was moved to England; in 1895 it was at Aldershot; in 1898 it returned to Scotland; in 1899 it was sent to Ireland, and then transferred to South Africa, where it gained the honours "South Africa, 1899-1902", "Modder River" and "Paardeberg". The 2nd battalion returned from Gibraltar to England in 1881, was moved to Scotland in 1882, and back to England in 1884, and in 1885 was at Portsmouth. The 2nd battalion was sent to Ireland in 1886, returned to England in 1890, and 26 November 1891 embarked for India; by 1895 it was based at Meean Meer. The 2nd battalion took part in the North-West Frontier campaign of 1897 to 1898.SMITH. Cost: £8.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers)
(1881-1901)
Each year the best soldiers of the regiment were chosen for long service and good conduct medals. This register gives rank, name, regimental number, and date of recommendation. (The sample scan is from the East Surrey regiment). The register is essentially a register of recommendations, annotated with details of the issue of the medals. Where no gratuity accompanied the medal, the entry is marked 'W. G.' (without gratuity); where, for one reason or another, the medal was not issued, the entry is marked 'N. S.' (not sanctioned) and struck through. The regiment was based on the 87th Regimental District - Armagh. The 1st battalion embarked for Bengal in 1883, and by 1885 was established at Rawul Pindee; by 1895 it was at Allahabad. In 1898 the battalion was moved to Egypt, and in 1899 to South Africa, adding "South Africa, 1899-1902" and "Relief of Ladysmith" to the regimental honours. The 2nd battalion returned from Egypt 21 April 1884, with the distinctions "Egypt, 1882" and "Tel-el-Kebir"; in 1885 it was based at Portsmouth, and in 1895 at Kilkenny.SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of the 13th Hussars
(1881-1901)
Each year the best soldiers of the regiment were chosen for long service and good conduct medals. This register gives rank, name, regimental number, and date of recommendation. (The sample scan is from the East Surrey regiment). The register is essentially a register of recommendations, annotated with details of the issue of the medals. Where no gratuity accompanied the medal, the entry is marked 'W. G.' (without gratuity); where, for one reason or another, the medal was not issued, the entry is marked 'N. S.' (not sanctioned) and struck through. The 13th Hussars embarked for India 7 June 1874, were transferred to South Africa, and in 1885 were in Natal. The home depot was at Canterbury. Returning from Natal 3 November 1885, by 1895 they were based at Dundalk. Having been sent out to South Africa, they added "South Africa, 1899-1902" and "Relief of Ladysmith" to the regimental honours.SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of the 14th (The King's) Hussars
(1881-1901)
Each year the best soldiers of the regiment were chosen for long service and good conduct medals. This register gives rank, name, regimental number, and date of recommendation. (The sample scan is from the East Surrey regiment). The register is essentially a register of recommendations, annotated with details of the issue of the medals. Where no gratuity accompanied the medal, the entry is marked 'W. G.' (without gratuity); where, for one reason or another, the medal was not issued, the entry is marked 'N. S.' (not sanctioned) and struck through. The 14th Hussars embarked for India 4 January 1876, and by 1885 were based at Secunderabad (the home depot was at Canterbury). Returning from India 24 November 1886, having added "Central India" to the regimental honours, the regiment was at Cahir in 1895. The 14th Hussars were next sent out to South Africa, and added "South Africa, 1900-1902" and "Relief of Ladysmith" to the colours.SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of the 16th (The Queen's) Lancers
(1881-1901)
Each year the best soldiers of the regiment were chosen for long service and good conduct medals. This register gives rank, name, regimental number, and date of recommendation. (The sample scan is from the East Surrey regiment). The register is essentially a register of recommendations, annotated with details of the issue of the medals. Where no gratuity accompanied the medal, the entry is marked 'W. G.' (without gratuity); where, for one reason or another, the medal was not issued, the entry is marked 'N. S.' (not sanctioned) and struck through. The regiment returned from India 6 January 1877, was moved to Ireland in 1882, and in 1885 was based at Dundalk. The 16th Lancers returned to England in 1888, embarked for India 3 September 1890, and in 1895 were at Lucknow (the home depot was at Canterbury). They moved to South Africa in 1900, adding "South Africa, 1900-1902", "Relief of Kimberley" and "Paardeberg" to the regimental honours.
SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of the 17th (The Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers
(1881-1901)
Each year the best soldiers of the regiment were chosen for long service and good conduct medals. This register gives rank, name, regimental number, and date of recommendation. (The sample scan is from the East Surrey regiment). The register is essentially a register of recommendations, annotated with details of the issue of the medals. Where no gratuity accompanied the medal, the entry is marked 'W. G.' (without gratuity); where, for one reason or another, the medal was not issued, the entry is marked 'N. S.' (not sanctioned) and struck through. The regiment embarked for Natal 25 February 1879, taking part in the Zulu war of 1879, adding "South Africa, 1879" to the colours, and were transferred to India late in the year. By 1885 the troops were based at Lucknow. One squadron was sent to Egypt (returning to England 2 November 1891) but the bulk of the regiment came home 3 November 1890. In 1895 the 17th Lancers were based at Leeds; in 1897 they were sent to Ireland; and in 1900 to South Africa, where they gained the honour "South Africa, 1900-1902".SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of the 1st Battalion West India Regiment
(1881-1901)
Each year the best soldiers of the regiment were chosen for long service and good conduct medals. This register gives rank, name, regimental number, and date of recommendation. (The sample scan is from the East Surrey regiment). The register is essentially a register of recommendations, annotated with details of the issue of the medals. Where no gratuity accompanied the medal, the entry is marked 'W. G.' (without gratuity); where, for one reason or another, the medal was not issued, the entry is marked 'N. S.' (not sanctioned) and struck through. The battalion was moved from Jamaica to Sierra Leone (with detachments at Gold Coast and Demerara) in 1880; returning to Jamaica in 1883, but with detachments at Honduras, Demerara and Nassau. In 1886 the battalion returned to Sierra Leone, with detachments at Gold Coast and Barbados; and in 1889 was sent back to Jamaica, with detachments at St Lucia, Barbados and Nassau. In 1891 the troops were sent to the west coast of Africa; being established at Sierra Leone in 1892, and taking part in the Gambia Expedition. The battalion returned to Jamaica in 1895; was sent back to Sierra Leone in 1898; and went to Bermuda in 1899.SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of the 1st Life Guards
(1881-1901)
Each year the best soldiers of the regiment were chosen for long service and good conduct medals. This register gives rank, name, regimental number, and date of recommendation. (The sample scan is from the East Surrey regiment). The register is essentially a register of recommendations, annotated with details of the issue of the medals. Where no gratuity accompanied the medal, the entry is marked 'W. G.' (without gratuity); where, for one reason or another, the medal was not issued, the entry is marked 'N. S.' (not sanctioned) and struck through. The regiment was based at Regent's Park. A detachment embarked for South Africa 29 November 1899, and returned 28 November 1900.SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of the 1st (Royal) Dragoons
(1881-1901)
Each year the best soldiers of the regiment were chosen for long service and good conduct medals. This register gives rank, name, regimental number, and date of recommendation. (The sample scan is from the East Surrey regiment). The register is essentially a register of recommendations, annotated with details of the issue of the medals. Where no gratuity accompanied the medal, the entry is marked 'W. G.' (without gratuity); where, for one reason or another, the medal was not issued, the entry is marked 'N. S.' (not sanctioned) and struck through. A detachment was sent to Egypt in 1884. In 1885 the regiment was at Newbridge; the soldiers were moved to England in 1886, and back to Ireland in 1893. In 1895 they were at Dublin. In 1897 the regiment was moved back to England; and 30 October 1899 embarked for South Africa, adding "South Africa, 1899-1900" and "Relief of Ladysmith" to their colours.SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of the 21st Hussars
(1881-1901)
Each year the best soldiers of the regiment were chosen for long service and good conduct medals. This register gives rank, name, regimental number, and date of recommendation. (The sample scan is from the East Surrey regiment). The register is essentially a register of recommendations, annotated with details of the issue of the medals. Where no gratuity accompanied the medal, the entry is marked 'W. G.' (without gratuity); where, for one reason or another, the medal was not issued, the entry is marked 'N. S.' (not sanctioned) and struck through. The regiment moved from England to Ireland in 1881. A detachment to the Light Camel Corps served in the Nile Expedition of 1884-1885. The 21st Hussars were at Cahir in 1885, embarked for India 23 November 1887, and were based at Secunderabad by 1895 (the home depot was at Canterbury). Transferred to Egypt in 1896, the regiment was renamed the 21st Lancers in 1897: having been moved south into the Soudan, the troops took part in the battle of Khartoum in 1896, adding "Khartoum" to the regimental colours. In 1897 the regiment was renamed "Empress of India's Lancers". The troops were moved to Ireland in 1899.SMITH. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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