Thanks David, that's most helpful; this is another branch of the Brankers based in the West Indies, spelling as shown, offshoot of one of the seafaring Branckers and interesting that you found a Charles and Gertrude there, another avenue to pursue. No, I got nothing from the British Army index but then I've found forces records are unreliable at the very best. Thank you for your input, every piece of the jigsaw counts.