James FOXALL Military Papers 1838 Transcribed

James FOXALL Military Papers 1838 Transcribed

     HER MAJESTY'S} SEAL{ Depot 1 Balt of 7th Reg OF Royal Fusiliers

Whereof Lieutenant General Sir L.B. Auchmuky K.C.B. is Colonel.

                                                          [Place and Date] Walmer, June 1861.

     PROCEEDING OF A REGIMENTAL BOARD, held this day, in conformity to the Articles of  War, for the purpose of verifying and recording the Services, Conduct, Character, and cause of Discharge of No. 1523 Private James Foxall Of the Regiment above mentioned.

                                                                                 President.

                                            Captian ? Richard Browne 7th Royal Fushliers

                                                                                 Members.

                Lieut. C.G. Hope, ? 7th. ??                            Lieut. W. J. Hampton ? 7th R.?

          THE BOARD, having examined and compared to the Regimental Records, the Soldier's Book, and such other Documents as appeared to them to be necessary, report that No 1523 Private James Foxall by Trade a Laborer was BORN in the Parish of Stanford in or near the Town of Stourport, in the County of Worcester and was ATTESTED for the Seventh Regiment of Royal Fuselers at Peshore in the County of Worcester on the 2 June 1840 at the  Age of Nineteen years and two months, that after making every Deduction required by Her Majesty's Regulations, the SERVICE up to this day, which he is entitled to reckon, amounts to 21 years, 13 days as shewn by the detailed Statement on the 2nd page; during which period, he served Abroad

Thirteen years, Viz.-

Gerbraller 4 years

West Indies 3 1/4 years

North America 2 2/12 years

Turkey ? 2 2/12 years

India 1 5/12 years

and further, that his DISCHARGE is proposed in consequence of his own request free, with pension after 21 years service.

[In cases of Disability, the Regimental Medical Officer will write his Report on the 3rd page hereof]

     With regard to the CHARACTER And CONDUCT of No 1523 Pvt. James FOXALL the Board have to report, that upon reference to the Defaulter's Book, and by the Parole testimony that has been given, it appears that they have been very good.  He is in possession of five Good Conduct Badges. He has never been entered in the ? defaulters Book; He has received the Cr???? Medal with the three clasps and Medal Jorda?ess service and good conduct.  claims Turkish Medal.  He has never been wounded.

[Here insert Character, C.G. Badges, and other Honorary Distinctions, as required by Adjutant General's Circular Letter, 29th September, 1838, and Circular of 27th August 1855.]

[Here give particulars relating to Court Matial, required by Circular of 5th march, 1859, No. 156.]

Has never been tried by Court Martial.

No 1532 Private James FOXALL being asked to what date he has been paid, answered, that his Account is balanced up to the latest period required by the Regulations' and being further asked whether he has any claim on the Regiment for Arrears of PAY, ALLOWANCES, or CLOTHING, answered, that he has received all just demands, from his entry into the Service up to the 14th June 1861 and in confirmation, thereof, affixes his signature hereto.

I, acknowledge this to be true Jas. (his X mark) FOXALL

Witness: Chas. E. Hope, Lt.                                                                                                                                             Commanding the Company to which he belongs.

     The Board have ascertained that No 1523 Private James FOXALL Soldier's Book is correctly balanced, and signed by the Office Commanding his Company, and they declare, that they have impartially inquired into, and faithfully reported upon all the matters brought before them, in accordance with the Regulations and Instructions issued by Her Majesty's Orders.

                                                               Ruban H. ?????? Capt. 7th F.,  President

                                                                                       Members                                                                                                                                                            Chas. E. Hope Lt. R. Fa?                                                                                                                                               W.J. Frankton?????   W. F???

                                                  Detailed Statement of the Services of 1523 James FOXALL

                                                                                  Regiment

                                                                                  _______

                                                                                       7th

Promotions, Reductions, &c

_______________________

Good Conduct pay c 1 d

Good Conduct pay c 2 d

Good Conduct pay c 3 d

Good Conduct pay c 4 d

Good Conduct pay c 5 d

The foregoing report is hereby confirmed by me:

Charles Benton Lt. Col?

Commanding 6th (word written over another, can't read it) ?

Rank

____

Private

Private

Period of Service in each Rank

From              /         To

________________________

2 June 1840          31 March 1857

Total Service allowed to 31 Mch 1857 is Sixteen years & Three hundred & three days  Voucher by the Regimental Board arrears to asemble by the circular memorandrum dates horse guards 3 March 1857 genl he 264 BB16

1 Signer 1    RM Hubbeck  

B? Major President

1 April 1857                     14 June 1861

1 Jan 1846

2 June 1850

2 June 1855

2 June 1858

2 June 1861

*Further Service from the 15th June 1860 to the 25th June 1861 when finally discharged

Amount of Service

Years    /    Days

_______________

16                303

4                     75

Total of the foregoing Statement

21                 13

                     11

Total Service allowed to reckon to the day of final discharge

21                24

MEDICAL REPORT -

[In cases of Men to be discharged as unfit for Service, the Regimental Medical Officer is to state here the nature and orgin of the Disability, and whether the same has been caused by the Man's Military Services, by Climate, by Constitutional Infirmity, or Predisposition, or is the result of indulgence in the use of Intoxicating Liqouirs, or other Vices.  If from an Accident, under what circumstances the Accident occured, and whter on or off Duty.  In Ophthalmic Cases, or other Disorders of the Eyes, it must be stated how the Disease was contracted, and whether the same was, or was not prevalent at the time in the Regiment, or at the Station.]

(Crossed through.  Page is Blank.  Unsigned.)

OPINION of the Principal Medical Officer at ___________

(Crossed through.  Page is Blank.

Horse Guards 25th june 1861.

     THE DISCHARGE of the man above mentioned is approved by the General Commanding-in-Chief.

                                                                                                       M.? Pearson ???? (Signature)

                                              DECISION OF THE CHELSEA BOARD.

W.O. Form 83

FINAL DESCRIPTION

Of 1523 Pvt. James Foxall

Of the 1 Balt 4th Regt. of Royal Fushiers

when discharged the Service at Walmer

this (blank) day of June 1861.

                      ----------

Age: 40 years 3 months

Height: 5 feet 7 inches

Complexion: Fair

Eyes: Hazel

Hair: Brown

Trade: Laborer

Marks or Scars, whether on the Face or

other parts of the body: None

Intended Place of Residence: Plymouth

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