60th Rifle Brigade - The Royal Green Jackets Association Contacts Board

Date: Mar 14, 2010

60th Rifle Brigade

Date: Mar 15, 2010

Hello David, You are on the right track, the 60th Rifles were decendents of the 62 (Royal American) Foot which in later years became the KRR (Kings Royal Rifles) Then to the KRRC (Kings Royal Rifle Corps), Due to amalgamatiom of even more Regiments we became The Green Jackets, then, The Royal Green Jackets, We are all justly proud of our regiments as they were and what they have become. The Rifles. I think the KRRC Association would be the best place for your search, at krrcassn@hotmail .com Best regards, Geoff.

Date: Mar 15, 2010

Geoff, thank you for your response. Do you know if there is anyone I could contact at the RJG museum, or another source, to find out if they have any information on my forebear?

At the time of the Cameronians disbandment we were all given the choice of transferring to any other regiment. I came very, very, close to asking to be re-assigned to the RJG - after serving in a rifle regiment my first instinct was to find another one, the RJG or the K.O.Y.L.I., in that order. Unfortunatley, before I could make the choice I was transferred to the Queen's Own Highlanders.

David

Date: Mar 15, 2010

Geoff, please ignore my question regarding a source. I failed to read all of your message.

David

Date: Mar 17, 2010

David

Try his link then click on 'research'

http://www.rgjmuseum.co.uk/whatson_news.asp

Hope this helps.

Date: Mar 17, 2010

I have an email address for you at winchester Museum. curator@rgjmuseum.co.uk
Give them as much information as you can and they will do their best to help you, There will be a small charge for the service but i am assured it is small. Regards Geoff.