According to the Chelsea Pensioners Records on findmypast.com Thomas signed up to the 78th in Cork, Ireland in 1845 & requested a discharge in April 1866 after 21 years service.
At the bottom of his discharge documents there appears to be some dispute about his pension with several references to letters;
Does anybody know if I can access these documents anywhere as my knowledge of military research is limited?
Thanks
Susan
78th Highlanders- Thomas Connell
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78th Highlanders- Thomas Connell
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Re: 78th Highlanders- Thomas Connell
Hi Susan
If memory serves me right, I think the most likely place for these records woudl be the National Archives in Kew, London. Have you tried a search on their web site, to see if any likely looking documents turn up?
Best wishes
Lesley
If memory serves me right, I think the most likely place for these records woudl be the National Archives in Kew, London. Have you tried a search on their web site, to see if any likely looking documents turn up?
Best wishes
Lesley