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JOHN NIEL alias JOHN NEILL; JOHN NEALE Born PAISLEY, Renfrewshire Served in 6th...

Catalogue reference: WO 121/174/53

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This record is about the JOHN NIEL alias JOHN NEILL; JOHN NEALE Born PAISLEY, Renfrewshire Served in 6th... dating from 1773-1811 in the series Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Discharge Documents of Pensioners. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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WO 121/174/53
Date
1773-1811
Description

JOHN NIEL alias JOHN NEILL; JOHN NEALE

Born PAISLEY, Renfrewshire

Served in 6th Royal Veteran Battalion; 14th Foot Regiment; Garrison Battalion

Discharged aged 64 after 37 years 3 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 132

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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/C9154766/

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Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Discharge Documents of Pensioners

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