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GEORGE BLAIR Born PERTH, Perthshire Served in 9th Royal Veteran Battalion; 37th...
Catalogue reference: WO 121/165/176
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GEORGE BLAIR
Born PERTH, Perthshire
Served in 9th Royal Veteran Battalion; 37th Foot Regiment; Reserve
Discharged aged 49 after 29 years 5 months of service
Residence or place where pension paid stated in document.
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WO 121
Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Discharge Documents of Pensioners
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