I know it is some time since I posted on this thread but I was revisiting the thread and I am still intrigued by your findings re Thomas Harris signing up in 1881 at Preston. I have tried to track this information further but I cannot find it on Ancestry. Could you please clarify exactly what the full entry for this entry said? Would this be a general enlistment? Is there any indication of the regiment? Why is Albion named on the form?.
I would really appreciate your help in this matter.
Thanks Tiffany