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WILLIAM BOYTON Born BRAINTREE, Essex Served in 70th Foot Regiment; Royal Canadian...
Catalogue reference: WO 97/1185/85
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- 1823-1849
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WILLIAM BOYTON
Born BRAINTREE, Essex
Served in 70th Foot Regiment; Royal Canadian Rifles
Discharged aged 44
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- English
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WO 97
Royal Hospital Chelsea: Soldiers Service Documents
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