CLOSED Edward CHRISTIE Tas: 12th Regiment of Foot

[ShaunJ]

I don't see any mention of his religion in the army papers.

They do however record that he was 5'8" tall, light brown hair, grey eyes, fair complexion

[Macushla]

ShaunJ, thank you so much.

Now I know where the grey eyes come from  .

M.

[ken.larbalestier]

Hi Maclushla,

I have undertaken considerable research into the 1st Battalion, 12th Regiment and advise the following:

Private (1079) Edward Christie arrived in Melbourne, Victoria, on ship Empress Eugenie.

The second division of the 1st Battalion, 12th Regiment, consisting of two companies, under Captain Richard Atkinson, embarked at Cork on board the transport ship Empress Eugenie on the 30th July 1854, and disembarked ninety-four days later at Melbourne on the 3rd November 1854 with 10 sergeants, 167 rank and file, families and 34 children. Passengers included Captain Atkinson OIC, Captain Vereker acting Paymaster, Lieutenants J. R. Palmer, M.C. Saunders, W.H. Paul, Ensigns H. L. Williams, C. M. Harward, Assistant Surgeon Rogers, Mrs Vereker and Mrs Palmer. 

The Argus reported on the 4th November 1854 -
the troops were very healthy and the vessel [presented] an appearance of cleanliness and order unequalled by any troop ship that has entered Hobson’s Bay and [reflected] the greatest credit on the Commanding Officer and Dr Rogers.


Between April and June 1858 - Private (1079) Edward Christie was discharged from the Battalion in Hobart, Tasmania.

Pls refer to website specialising in the 12th Regiment:

larbalapplication.appspot.com


Regards,
Ken