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Penny

Penny Report 7 Jul 2007 13:54

can you give us an idea of the location of the marriage -it might help

**Janey

**Janey Report 7 Jul 2007 13:55

Hi I have just received a certificate for a marriage in 1968 for the Groom's occupation it says Cpl, HMF IDERR Sec Comd - I know it is the forces, but which one and what does IDERR mean? Would be very grateful if anyone could help. Thanks

Jennifer

Jennifer Report 7 Jul 2007 13:59

1DERR stand for The 1st. Bn. The Duke of Edinburgh's Regiment (Berkshire & Wiltshire) The amalgamated with the Gloucesters in 1994 and became 1RGBW, from this year they are now the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire lighr Infantry. You can find the history of the Regiment here. http://www.thewardrobe.org.uk/royalregiment.php Jennifer

**Janey

**Janey Report 7 Jul 2007 14:00

Hi Yes they married in Devizes in wiltshire, this is where the Bride was born and grew up, dont know too much about him other than he was 23 when they married. Thank you

**Janey

**Janey Report 7 Jul 2007 14:02

Thanks Jennifer

Jennifer

Jennifer Report 7 Jul 2007 14:10

Just a little extra information, the Regiment were stationed in Minden, Germany from February 1966-April 1969. Having spent many years with 1DERR, I may well know your couple. Jennifer

Clive

Clive Report 7 Jul 2007 14:57

small world isn't it? Hope it turns out you do know the pair. C

**Janey

**Janey Report 7 Jul 2007 15:43

Thanks Clive, She does not sadly but has helped so much. Thank you Jennifer : 0 )