s an old research guide from The National Archives at Kew says, “For most of its history, the Army has not kept systematic records of its officers” – something that springs from the regimental system that dominated military thinking from the 1660s through to the late Victorian period. At first the regiment was, in practice, the property of its commanding colonel, who not only commanded in battle but was responsible for administration, including the spending of money provided by the
ARMY OFFICERS’ FAMILIES
Mar 26, 2024
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