military records

[arlibop]

Are there any military records that I can look at online? My great grandfather William Johnson was a private in the York 2nd West Militia when he got married in 1856. His address is given as Swinegate York . Any help would be much appreciated

[fat rascal]

might have something at the Borthwick institute in york?... not sure else where to look?.. good luck!!

[sigma]

They became the 2nd Yorks. Light infantry. Try Regiments.org for their history. For records try the regimental museum, you might strike lucky and they may hold a photo or service record of your G.Grandfather.

[scatty mare]

Hi, you've probably found what you're looking for by now, but in case not, there are Armed Service records held at the National Archives. Some are available to view online at a cost of �3.50, others require a trip to the archives in Kew.
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

[arlibop]

Sorry for being so tardy in my replies. Thanks for all your help I've had a look at Regiments.org but they don't have individual records and there doesn't seem to be a regimental museum. Have tried the Nat Archives but they only seem to have WW1and2 and specific campaign records online so I think it will be a trip to Kew. Thanks fatrascal didn't know about the Borthwick institue, they seem to have records from the chocolate factories too and family legend has it that side of the family came down from Scotland to work in them. So will have to make a trip oop north as well!