Looking for George Rusfell Deare Major in 8th Regiment Light Dragoons 1814?

Question

George Dare was in the King's own Dragoons. I have records of his promotions until 1815 when he was a Colonel. No record since. Perhaps he was killed at Waterloo if the regiment was there. Any information would be gratefully received

Answer 1

Sorry, but if there's nothing after Waterloo, 1815, then the probability is that Major George Rusfell-Deare of the 8th Regiment Light Dragoons, may have been killed.

Am looking for 8th but this is what I'm getting. Could be the 8th were disbanded around 1814 and re-numbered but as what, I'm not certain : -

26th Light Dragoons, 26th Hussars [UK]
23rd Regiment of (Light) Dragoons. renumbered after disbandment of 22nd LD, 23rd LD and 24th LD ... 1814.08.03. Gen. Sir George Anson, GCB [to 1819?; also ...
http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/cav/D26.htm

From what I have found, it seems the 8th were an Irish regiment - you may have to widen your search unto Ireland.

Ireland Old News
8th Regiment of Light Dragoons- Captain John Gregory Baumgardt to be Major, by ... Acheson St. George, of Wood-Park, Armagh, Esqrs; and Major-General Thomas ...
http://www.irelandoldnews.com/Galway/1824/NOV.html

Good luck - Huzzah!

Answer 2

There is a military website you can go onto type in the Regiment name and the word medals.

Sorry I cannot be of more help however, you will find what your looking for by using his title and Regiment name.

Use Google browser/search engine.

Good luck

Answer 3

You need not search anymore. I'm sorry to have to inform you that Mr. Deare has passed away many years ago.
Whearas, I didn't actually know the man personally I can only assume this due to the fact that, if he were alive, he would certainly be over 200 years old.

Answer 4

Hallo Vicky,
you will have to do a net search and look up:

http://glosters.tripod.com/memindex3.htm

Not all are listed but you might be lucky!