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Title: Chelsea Pensions
Post by: lcsymington18 on Thursday 20 November 08 23:17 GMT (UK)

I have been trying to find a Great Uncle for years without any luck. Perhaps someone can help?
Name James Cockburn b 3.6.1886 Redheugh, Cockburnspath. Illegitimate son of Margaret McCabe.
James joined the Royal Highlanders 1901 went to India. Went to France was wounded & discharged believe he went to USA or Canada. His service no. 8296 Chelsea no. 27930D. I have tried to find out what address his pension went to with out luck.
Thank you
Lorraine

Title: Re: Chelsea Pensions
Post by: gaucho on Friday 21 November 08 16:09 GMT (UK)

I've sent you a pm with some details.
John

Title: Re: Chelsea Pensions
Post by: lcsymington18 on Friday 21 November 08 22:47 GMT (UK)

Sorry,
I dont know what a pm is
Could you please enlighten me.
Thanks
Lorraine ???

Title: Re: Chelsea Pensions
Post by: gaucho on Saturday 22 November 08 00:14 GMT (UK)

sorry- personal message, but you've replied!
John