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SAMSON BROWN Born NORWICH, Norfolk Served in 71st Foot Regiment; 98th Foot Regiment;...

Catalogue reference: WO 121/2/178

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This record is about the SAMSON BROWN Born NORWICH, Norfolk Served in 71st Foot Regiment; 98th Foot Regiment;... dating from 1787 in the series Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Discharge Documents of Pensioners. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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WO 121/2/178
Date
1787
Description

SAMSON BROWN

Born NORWICH, Norfolk

Served in 71st Foot Regiment; 98th Foot Regiment; 28th Foot Regiment

Discharged aged 37 after 14 years 2 months of service

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C8870546/

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WO 121

Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Discharge Documents of Pensioners

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