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Military General Service 1793-1814,

19 November 2015, 10:30 GMT
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Military General Service 1793-1814,

two bars, Martinique, Guadaloupe (John Neish, Corpl 15th Foot). Light edge bruising, otherwise very fine. (1)

Footnotes

Corporal John Neish is confirmed on the roll.

Ex Elson collection 1963. Glendining 1969. Hall, 1984, 1985.

Corporal John Neish was born at Rothenay, near Banff. He enlisted into the 15th Foot at Banff on the 18th April 1798, aged 18. He served a total of 20 years and 221 days until 24th November 1818. He served as a Private for 19 years and 158 days and a Corporal for 1 year and 63 days.

He was discharged at Halifax, Nova Scotia in consequence of being worn out and impaired hearing.

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