Williams Surname Ancestry ResultsOur indexes 1000-1999 include entries for the spelling 'williams'. In the period you have requested, we have the following 6303 records (displaying 4291 to 4300): 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 the 40th regiment of Foot
(1860-1870)
The 40th (The 2nd Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot embarked for New South Wales in 1852. It was serving at Melbourne in 1860. It was transferred to New Zealand, taking part in the conflict there, and returned to England in 1866, and Ireland in 1869: the regimental depot was at Birr. Each year just a handful of outstanding soldiers of the regiment were chosen for good conduct medals and gratuities: these are listed here. There were two lists, one for men recommended for the Good Conduct Medal without a gratuity, and one for gratuities - £5 to a private, £10 to a corporal, and £15 to a serjeant. Both lists are indexed here, and each gives rank, name, regimental number, date of recommendation and date of issue. (The sample scan is from the 105th foot)WILLIAMS. Cost: £8.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of the 53rd regiment of Foot
(1860-1870)
The 53rd (The Shropshire) Regiment of Foot embarked for India in 1844. It was serving at Calcutta in 1860. It helped suppress the Indian Mutiny, was present at the battles of Aliwal, Sobraon and Goojerat, and the capture of Lucknow, and returned to England in 1860: the regimental depot was at Chatham. In 1864 the regiment was sent to Ireland; in 1866 to Canada; and in 1869 to the West Indies. Each year just a handful of outstanding soldiers of the regiment were chosen for good conduct medals and gratuities: these are listed here. There were two lists, one for men recommended for the Good Conduct Medal without a gratuity, and one for gratuities - £5 to a private, £10 to a corporal, and £15 to a serjeant. Both lists are indexed here, and each gives rank, name, regimental number, date of recommendation and date of issue. (The sample scan is from the 105th foot)WILLIAMS. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of the 57th regiment of Foot
(1860-1870)
The 57th (The West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot embarked for Corfu in 1853, and took part in the Crimean War before being moved on to India. It was serving at Poonah in 1860. It helped suppress the Indian Mutiny, and was in 1860 moved to New Zealand, and took part in the conflict there. The regiment returned to England in 1867: the regimental depot was at Cork. Each year just a handful of outstanding soldiers of the regiment were chosen for good conduct medals and gratuities: these are listed here. There were two lists, one for men recommended for the Good Conduct Medal without a gratuity, and one for gratuities - £5 to a private, £10 to a corporal, and £15 to a serjeant. Both lists are indexed here, and each gives rank, name, regimental number, date of recommendation and date of issue. (The sample scan is from the 105th foot)
WILLIAMS. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of the 76th regiment of Foot
(1860-1870)
The 76th Regiment of Foot returned to Dublin from Nova Scotia in October 1857: the regimental depot was at Belfast. In 1863 the regiment was sent to India, and in 1868 to Burmah. Each year just a handful of outstanding soldiers of the regiment were chosen for good conduct medals and gratuities: these are listed here. There were two lists, one for men recommended for the Good Conduct Medal without a gratuity, and one for gratuities - £5 to a private, £10 to a corporal, and £15 to a serjeant. Both lists are indexed here, and each gives rank, name, regimental number, date of recommendation and date of issue. (The sample scan is from the 105th foot)WILLIAMS. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of the 96th regiment of Foot
(1860-1870)
The 96th Regiment of Foot returned to England from Gibraltar in 1857; the headquarters was at Manchester, the regimental depot at Parkhurst. In 1862 the regiment was sent to the Cape of Good Hope, and in 1865 on to the East Indies. Each year just a handful of outstanding soldiers of the regiment were chosen for good conduct medals and gratuities: these are listed here. There were two lists, one for men recommended for the Good Conduct Medal without a gratuity, and one for gratuities - £5 to a private, £10 to a corporal, and £15 to a serjeant. Both lists are indexed here, and each gives rank, name, regimental number, date of recommendation and date of issue. (The sample scan is from the 105th foot)WILLIAMS. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of the 9th regiment of Lancers
(1860-1870)
The 9th (The Queen's Royal) Regiment of Lancers or Light Dragoons returned from India in 1859. The home depot was at Exeter. The regiment served in Ireland 1864 to 1869, returning to England. Each year just a handful of outstanding soldiers of the regiment were chosen for good conduct medals and gratuities: these are listed here. There were two lists, one for men recommended for the Good Conduct Medal without a gratuity, and one for gratuities - £5 to a private, £10 to a corporal, and £15 to a serjeant. Both lists are indexed here, and each gives rank, name, regimental number, date of recommendation and date of issue. (The sample scan is from the 105th foot)WILLIAMS. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of the Army Hospital Corps
(1860-1870)
Each year outstanding soldiers were chosen for good conduct medals and gratuities: these are listed here. There were two lists, one for men recommended for the Good Conduct Medal without a gratuity, and one for gratuities - £5 to a private, £10 to a corporal, and £15 to a serjeant. Both lists are indexed here, and each gives rank, name, regimental number, date of recommendation and date of issue. (The sample scan is from the 105th foot)WILLIAMS. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of the British Army Staff Corps
(1860-1870)
Each year outstanding soldiers were chosen for good conduct medals and gratuities: these are listed here. There were two lists, one for men recommended for the Good Conduct Medal without a gratuity, and one for gratuities - £5 to a private, £10 to a corporal, and £15 to a serjeant. Both lists are indexed here, and each gives rank, name, regimental number, date of recommendation and date of issue. (The sample scan is from the 105th foot)WILLIAMS. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Outstanding soldiers of the Scots Guards
(1860-1870)
The Scots Fusiler Guards regiment was in two battalions. The 1st battalion returned from the Crimea in 1856. The second battalion returned from Portugal in 1828. Each year just a handful of outstanding soldiers of the regiment were chosen for good conduct medals and gratuities: these are listed here. There were two lists, one for men recommended for the Good Conduct Medal without a gratuity, and one for gratuities - £5 to a private, £10 to a corporal, and £15 to a serjeant. Both lists are indexed here, and each gives rank, name, regimental number, date of recommendation and date of issue. (The sample scan is from the 105th foot)WILLIAMS. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
| Artillerymen who fought in the New Zealand War
(1861-1870)
New Zealand War Medal roll for the Royal Artillery: for service in the New Zealand campaign 1861 to 1866: the rolls were compiled following a general order in 1869 and the medals were distributed in 1870.WILLIAMS. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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