James BRAIN 1844 Drybrook - Met Police (General)

by Jean Herbert , Leeds Yorkshire, Tuesday, June 03, 2008, 10:09 (6026 days ago) @ slowhands

Well gentleman, you have found what I asked for and more. The above James Brain is only one of several Policemen in our tree, must be such a law abiding family.
Now, wait for this one.
Not being able as yet to find Edwin/Edward Brain in 1901 after the death of his wife Tryphena, I tried for the youngest child Jonas. What a surprise I got.
Jonas Brain age 24, birth year abt 1890. Born in parish Carlton Yorkshire.
Regiment name Y&L (I can only presume this to be Yorkshire Light Infantry but more than likely wrong as I am not conversant with millitary jargan)
Doc year 1914 Number of images 33 1914 to 1920
AND, his enrolment record is shown, a bit burnt but readable.
This is the first time I have ever managed to find a service record, and I was not even looking for it.
This must be of interest to anyone researching the Brain family or WW1 enthusiasts. I am willing to go halves, half Yorkshire and half Forest of Dean for Jonas's birthright. I wonder if there is anyone out there who knows what happended to him?
Thank you for your help - again
Jean