About Berkshire at War

This blog is produced by the Berkshire Record Office, the archive for the royal county of Berkshire, to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.

It will follow the experiences of the people of Berkshire, at home and abroad, day by day through World War I, 100 years on. These authentic voices of the past come from a variety of sources at the Berkshire Record Office, including diaries, letters, parish magazines and school log books.

Many thanks to the team of volunteers and BRO staff who have helped to collate the material including:

Juliet Margerison
Philp Etherington
Emily Wheeler
Sim Hanfling
Margaret Lord
Sabina Sutherland
Isabel James
Cate Metheringham
Ruth King
Alison Day
Natalie Burton
Ben Gibson
Nick Martin
Elly Southwell
Chris Viney
Alex Fenn
Imogen Burrell

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David Arnold
/ 31 July, 2016

I am looking for any information about Herbert Coleman regiment No 1085 stationed at the Swaythling Remount Depot, Southampton (1914-1920) my maternal great Grandfather.
Would appreciate any assistance.

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