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Title: Alexander Keillor - Chelsea Pensioner
Post by: darylr on Tuesday 12 December 17 00:33 GMT (UK)

Hi,

I'm trying to find a military record for my ancestor Alexander Keillor, b. 23 Feb 1798 in Inverkeillor.
According to his death cert, for 23 Dec 1861, he was a Chelsea pensioner. I'd like to know which regiment he served in, etc.

Regards,

Daryl

Title: Re: Alexander Keillor - Chelsea Pensioner
Post by: Kay99 on Tuesday 12 December 17 05:16 GMT (UK)

This looks possible .  F M P has a
Alexander   Kellar
Birth    1796
Birth parish Inverkillen (the image could Inverkillor), Forfarshire (Angus)
Rank    DRIVR (driver?)
Attestation date 29 May 1812  Age 16 Listed as a Labourer when he joined
Discharge corps  - Rl Artillery Drivers
He was a private and served 6 yrs and 284 days including 2 yrs Waterloo Service and discharged as unfit for further service
He was 5 ft 4 with brown hair, hazel eyes and a brown complexion

Title: Re: Alexander Keillor - Chelsea Pensioner
Post by: darylr on Tuesday 12 December 17 21:15 GMT (UK)

Hi Kay,

Thanks for finding info regarding Alexander, and his military record  :). I wonder if its possible to find out his service record for his time in the Royal Artillery ?

Thanks again.

Daryl

Title: Re: Alexander Keillor - Chelsea Pensioner
Post by: Kay99 on Thursday 14 December 17 04:08 GMT (UK)

Sorry - I can't see a service record

Kay