Discharged from army in 1814

[rolnora]

Hi,
I've just found the discharge record for my 3x great grandfather.
He was discharged in 1814 from the 27th Regiment of Foot after serving 21 years.
It gives amongst other things "Illness 33/12" Has anyone any idea what this might mean?
Thanks,
Pat.

[neil1821]

Wondering if he might appear on any medal rolls.
What was his name?

[Roger Griffiths]

Hi, 27th formed 1689 was later 1st Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. I see you have Irish family connections which makes sense, although even English regiments could have 25 percent Irish personnel. They had better terms of service. The wife could draw part of his pay at home.

A lot of men were let go in 1814 although your antecedent left through illness. The remainder were sent to America to, amongst other things, burn the White House down, cough. This caused problems like a lot of 2nd Battalions had to be used at Waterloo.

Unfortunately, I no longer have my Napoleonic Wars OOB's. It's possible that the 27th was in in the Peninsular. There was a medal for that. I'm afraid I don't know what 33/12 means.

Roger   

[Dave Francis]

At a guess I'd say 33/12 was shorthand for 33 months. But that does seem an inordinately long period to be ill before being discharged!

Dave

[rolnora]

Thanks to all three of you for your replies
His name was Matthew Hooley, [Math Hooley on the discharge record] Private 174/12. He was born in Stockport, Cheshire. I haven't looked for any medals and would appreciate some help with that one.
Dave, I think you could be correct with the 33 months because it also states that his complaint was "worn out"
maybe it took 33 months for the powers that be to believe him.
Roger, did they succeed in burning the White House down?
Many thanks,
Pat.