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 Berwick (EIC) 1825. New Recruits to India - Embarkation List

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DescriptionRecords held by the British Library - Asian and African Studies [IOR/L/MIL/9/100].

HC Berwick: Departed Chatham 2 Jun 1825.

Returns of Military embarked on the Honorable Companys ship Berwick John M Eilbeck Esq Commander - Chatham 2nd Jun 1825.
Date transcribed2021-00-03
Transcribed byDenise Smith
CommentThe East India Company recruited private soldiers in Great Britain for its artillery and infantry units. EIC would train recruits in England before sending them to India. The Embarkation lists of these recruits are covered in volumes: L/MIL/9/85-106 Embarkation Lists, 1753-1861.

Berwick made one voyage for EIC in 1825

View all other items of "Surname" with value "Best" in "Berwick (EIC) 1825. New Recruits to India - Embarkation List" Surname  Best    
First Name  John    
Regt/ Occ  Artillery    
Occupation [ Former]  Moulder    
Parish  Bilston    
County  Stafford    
Age  19    
Height ft in  6ft 2 1/4in    
Enlistment year  1825    
Day/ Mon  4 Feb    
Enlistment place  Liverpool    
Period of service  Unlimited    
Ship name  Berwick    
IOR ref  IOR/L/Mil/9/100 pg39    
Internal ref  Berwick.jpg    
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