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Mathieson William St Gilles, Edinburgh 35704A 26 January 1866 11 May 1850
Catalogue reference: ADM 139/758/35704
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This record is about the Mathieson William St Gilles, Edinburgh 35704A 26 January 1866 11 May 1850 dating from [1853-1872] in the series Admiralty: Royal Navy Continuous Service Engagement Books. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- ADM 139/758/35704
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Date (When the record was created)
- [1853-1872]
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Description (What the record is about)
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- Name
- Mathieson, William
- Place of birth
- St Gilles, Edinburgh
- Continuous service number
- 35704A
- Date of volunteering
- 26 January 1866
- Date of birth
- 11 May 1850
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/D7924103/
Series information
ADM 139
Admiralty: Royal Navy Continuous Service Engagement Books
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