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Re: Ramkin family
« Reply #18 on: Sunday 09 August 15 08:48 BST (UK) »
His army records that Suz mentioned are worth looking at https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V5HR-H5P

Briefly - He joined the South Wales Borderers - 24th Foot in 1806 at the age of nearly 13 with the rank of Drummer and rose to the rank of Sergeant - Birthplace listed as the parish of Bocking, Braintree.   He served 5 years in the Peninsula War and 4 years in the East Indies - Many battles mentioned

He was medically discharged  in 1835 due to general ill health and "a constitution broken down both physically and mentally"  due to his service and described as a good and efficient solder, trustworthy and sober.  Described as 5 ft 9.5 inches Dark Hair, Dark Eyes and Pale Complexion

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Re: Ramkin family
« Reply #19 on: Monday 10 August 15 18:59 BST (UK) »
Thank you for your help

Need to learn more about Joseph's military career I think next. And his wife Ann.
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