Hi Elaine. This is what the record should give you.
SErvice number and Full name.
Age when appointed.
Height in feet and Inches
Native County
Previous Trade
Dates of Discharge, dissmissed,resignation or Death
Emigration places are sometimes noted
Lengh of servive and amount of pension
Name of person recommending ,counties served ,includes dates.
Dates of promotion or reductions in Rank.
Rewards,punishment,and mark of distinction.
Religion,Marital Status and native place of wife.
Only single men could join the R.I.C. but they could marry,with permission of
superiors after 7yrs.
Maybe this information will help you make your mind up. Lep
