Kaffir Wars

[Lady Kitty23]

My Great Great Grandfather John Ellis  was in the 45th foot regiment he enlisted in 1825 I think the 45th was involved in the Kaffir wars because one of his children was born in the Cape  of Good Hope thats Samuel in 1848 I dont know much about John did he win a medal why was he discharged in 1851 did the 45th go to south america as well as another child was born in south america I found out he was a chelsea pensioner what records can i look up to find out more he was born in 1808 in shrewsbury salop he was a sergeant

[ShaunJ]

His discharge papers are viewable on FindMyPast. They will tell you where he was born (Berrington), where he served and for how long, and the reason for his discharge.

Regarding South America, a battalion of the 45th was in Uruguay in 1846 and involved in the defence of Montevideo.

[greenrig]

My Great Great Grandfather John Ellis  was in the 45th Foot Regiment. He enlisted in 1825. I think the 45th was involved in the Kaffir Wars because one of his children was born in the Cape  of Good Hope; that's Samuel in 1848.

I dont know much about John; did he win a medal ? Why was he discharged in 1851?  Did the 45th go to South America?
As well as another child born in South America, I found out that he was a Chelsea Pensioner.
What records can I look up to find out more?  He was born in 1808 in Shrewsbury Salop.  He was a Sergeant.

No charge for the punctuation, but it makes your questions much easier to read.

[Rosinish]

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http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=776387.msg6300551

Annie