Immigrant Details


Joseph Mendez

General Information
Gender: [Male]
Regiments: 3rd [West India Regiment]
Rank: Private
Age: 23
Character: good
Regimental surgeon's report: Bad constitution
Invalid depot report: unfit
Trade: Cook
Height - feet: 5
Height - inches: 5
Hair: dark
Eyes: dark
Complexion: dark
Residence: Station Up Park Camp Jamaica; Residence Texas, Mexico
Events
Birth:
    at:
        Country: Mexico
        Parish: Matamoros
Source
Archive: The National Archives (UK)

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Collection: Examination of Invalid Soldiers

Description: This collection is from the National Archives of England War Office records. This book is a list of invalid soldiers (most born in England) given permission to stay in particular colonies. It provides descriptions of the soldier, the amount of pension, birthplace, regiment, and injuries. The original documents also contain information on years of service at each rank, which in some cases has not been extracted. The records vary depending on the year when they were created. 1817-1875 with gaps.

Collection: WO 23
Date of examination: 13 Jan 1857
Reference Number:WO 23/157

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