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« on: Saturday 19 April 25 05:15 BST (UK) »
Hi all, is anyone able to confirm if my 4 x Great-Grandpa, Joseph Lansley, served in the Battle of Waterloo? He was a Gunner in the 4th Battalion Royal Artillery, enlisting on 20 Jun 1812. He was discharged on 31 Oct 1818 due to the loss of his left eye. I assume this was from a combat injury as he was put on a pension of one shilling per day from 1 Nov 1818, which I can't see was ever reduced as he got older given he was receiving the same amount in 1834. I know the 4th Battalion RA had companies in Waterloo, but I'm not sure which company Joseph was in, or which battle/s he fought in. Any help appreciated! Other details about him, he was born in 1793 in Ludgershall, Wiltshire. After being discharged he married and raised a family in Collingbourne Ducis. He died in 1869.