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JOHN JOHNSTON alias JOHN JOHNSTONE Born POLMONT, Stirlingshire Served in 9th Royal...

Catalogue reference: WO 121/174/41

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This record is about the JOHN JOHNSTON alias JOHN JOHNSTONE Born POLMONT, Stirlingshire Served in 9th Royal... dating from 1792-1811 in the series Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Discharge Documents of Pensioners. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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Reference
WO 121/174/41
Date
1792-1811
Description

JOHN JOHNSTON alias JOHN JOHNSTONE

Born POLMONT, Stirlingshire

Served in 9th Royal Veteran Battalion; 8th Foot Regiment; 6th Royal Veteran Battalion; Reserve

Discharged aged 37 after 18 years 6 months of service

Covering dates give year of enlistment to year of discharge.

Residence or place where pension paid stated in document.

See film image 109

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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/C9154754/

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WO 121

Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Discharge Documents of Pensioners

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