Date: 22-Oct-2005 03:52
Subject: Irish in British Regiments
Dear Hugh,
THe Irish have always loved fighting and make great soldiers. Most British
Regiments had Irish in them. Irish loved fighting so much they joined other
armies and fought for other countries like Spain, France (and the French
Foreign Legion) and America. Some served in the Indian Army.
You never know what you may find when you get into those military records
but sure as eggs are eggs you will find that plenty of Irishmen are to be
found in all the Regiments. Of course there had been mass emigration of
Irish to London for many many decades looking for work and income.
Just enter Birthplace Ireland on any census and nothing else and see how
many come up in a search. I do that for NZ born too. Very interesting.
Best of luck in all your endeavours,
Aileen G McKAY in NZ
kopuru
