Military service in india

[Fiona power]

I cannot find my 2nd Great Grandfather William Gordon Munn, in the 1871 census records.
In the 1861 Scotland census he was 19 he was living in the military barracks Perth, Occupation - Pt Soldier 22 Highlanders.

He married Jane McLean, November 1867

I then have census records for the family for 1881, 1891, 1901 and 1911 and by 1881 he was no longer in the army.

My Great Aunt believed he had served in India and wondered if there is any way of finding out about his military service and where he may have been stationed in 1871

Would appreciate any help

Cheers Fiona

[Kay99]

The 1871 Worldwide British Army Index  lists a Private William Munn  Service number 726  of 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot at HQ location in Jullundur, India

Kay

Edit  - There is reference to a William Munn who was discharged from the 92 Regiment on 9 May 1874 with very good conduct.  His service in the army is listed as 14 years 56 days

[Kay99]

Interesting reference to the Gordon Highlanders time in India http://www.rootschat.com/links/01efl/

Kay

[Fiona power]

Thanks Kay
Can I access thes records or is this on a subscription site?

[Kay99]

It is a sub site - FindMyPast.   The 1871 index is only a transcription with the details I posted.

Kay

Edit - the 1861 Army Index lists the military barracks he was stationed at as Stirling Castle

[km1971]

It would be worth buying a few FindMyPast credits for his service record. It says he was previously in the Renfrew Militia, gives the time spent in India plus the fact that he forfeited good conduct pay three times, adding up to five years at one penny a day.

Ken

[Kay99]

Good find Ken - I couldn't see that. 

Kay

[Fiona power]

Thanks everyone I will check it out

[Fiona power]

Have got the service record thanks.  Seems strange on enlistment papers there is no mention of family or next of kin.  Is there any way of finding out if wives were with them in India in 1871?