Born at Monkford Farley, near Wadeford, Somerset, c.1836.
Enlisted at Bath on the 12th of December 1854.
Age: 18.
Height: 5' 8".
Trade: Labourer.
Appearance: Fresh complexion. Hazel eyes. Brown hair.
Joined the regiment in the Crimea on the 25th of April 1855.
Discharged from Canterbury on the 20th of April 1861:
"suffering from general debility. The probable result of masturbation of long standing, there being no disease or complaint present to account for the wasting whilst different signs and appearances gained for close watching convince me that this is fact.
He has scarcely done a day's duty since 1859, although every effort has been made and every indulgence shown to fit him for work, but without success, he being of indolent habits and lazy to the core. He is unable to keep himself clean without supervision. Has been treated for several complaints, is always ailing and no sooner getting rid of an affliction than another is reported. Is also suffering from chronic rheumatism."
Served 6 years 102 days.
In Turkey and the Crimea: 1 year.
Aged 24 years 3 months on discharge.
Conduct: "good". Is in possession of one Good Conduct badge. Never tried by Court-martial.
Granted a pension of 7d. per day for eighteen months.
A letter dated the 21st of October 1862 awarded a pension of 7d. per day "for a period of six months longer." Later (no date): "Further pension refused."
Documents confirm the award of the Crimean medal with one clasp and the Turkish medal.
Entitled to the Crimean medal with clasp for Sebastopol, and the Turkish medal.
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