Tuesday 27 November 2012

William Corcoran 38th Foot

India Mutiny Medal with Lucknow Bar award to  Wm Corcoran 38 Foot.

Medal Roll showing Wm Corcoran's entitlement to the medal and clasp.





William Corcoran's papers showing that he served 10 years 10 months in India with the 38 Foot (South Staffordshire Regt)
He was promoted to Sergeant,
Army Conduct was very good and pocessed two good conduct badges and was mention in the regt defaulters book five times, but never had been tried by court martial.
William was from Galway Ireland  joined the Regt in August 1954 at the age of 14 noted age as underage and as the Rank as Boy,then Lad, Drummer, Lad, Private, Corporal, and finally Sergeant.
He was discharged from service at the age of 27 in 1868.
Height was noted as 5-11, complextion as fresh, eyes grey and hair brown. intended place of residence Camden Town London.