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Trying to find information on James hart 1457. He served in the 90th Regiment of Foot around 1840-1855??
Any pointers would be appreciated
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A bit more information would help please
Do you know ??? ???
Date of Birth
Where he was born
His parents
Also what does 1457 mean after his name,(is it his service number) I guess that's not his DoB if he served in the 90th Regiment of Foot around 1840-1855 ;D :D
Anything you have could help. Thanks
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Hello Jack..
You could have a look at
https://archive.org/details/recordsof90threg00delarich you can download as PDF or whatever format suits...
Also you can check national archives..https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk
there is a James hart listed at but note sure if this is the correct one... the above history will give you a better idea where regiment was stationed during the time you are looking at.... I do believe they served in India so you could check medal rolls at the other address below below...
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/a7a05fb0-6bfe-4e98-9a56-650f8bc3e429
https://www.noonans.co.uk/resources/resources/medal-rolls/4/
all the best on your searches..
Regards
Markw
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Thanks for the replies, sorry for my lack of information.
Born around 1818.
1457 is the service no.
I think he was from Ashton, Lancashire.
Regards
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Thanks for the extra info
There is some information on him at Forces War Records by Ancestry but you need a subscription to view. As always searching is free
https://uk.forceswarrecords.com
Hope this helps. Good luck
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Thanks again. I have Ancestry and have found some info, but it is on Fold 3. I don't have access to that or Forces war records.
I can see that there are a couple of records for James Hart no 1457 in Chelsea hospital, but they are also on Fold 3.
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Regiment Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) 26th Foot and 90th Light Infantry
Corporal James Hart born Ashton Lancaster 1818.
Attested 90th Foot at Birmingham 5 March 1839.
Served in abroad 8 years 1 month.
The Ceylon 4 years 11 months
Mauritius 2 months
Cape of Good Hope 3 years
Discharged at own request having completed 14 years service.
Possessed 2 Good Conduct badges. Entitled to defence pension.
Discharged Dublin 7 October 1853
Discharge Corps 90th Regiment of Foot.
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Great stuff!
Thanks
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A little bit more.
Height 5ft 10ish.
Hair Brown
Eyes Blue
Complexion Fair.
Marks or scars JH and MH on left arm.
He had several misdemeanours
5 March 1839 for which he served 14 days solitary confinement.
7th March 1846
Forfeited a days Good Conduct pay.
Absent 16th to 23rd April 1849 Tried and sentenced to 28 days imprisonment.
Promoted to Corporal 16th May 1853.
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Thanks again. Just trying to get any Chelsea pensioner records now!