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Royal Artillery in St Helena

My Great Grandfather was a Gunner in the Royal Artillery based on St Helena Island, I know he was there in 1886, as he married a local girl, and had a child born there. What would the Royal Artillery be doing there in 1886?
Any ideas, suggestions, websites or information would be greatly appreceated.

RHeathfield Thurs 12/06/08 21:51

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In A Pickle
Fri 13/06/08
00:02

Hello there,
St Helena is believed to be(or was) Britain's second oldest colony.It was in a very vital tactical sea position when we had a large navy.
Have a look at Wikip[edia about St Helena here:~
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Helena
Its a very large entry,but you can scroll down to the section that contains history around1886.
This:~
http://www.btinternet.com/~sa_sa/st_helena/st_ helena_history_1821-1998.html
Is a very interesting(if shorter) site.

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