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William Rowthorn
Military Records


SERVEDSeventeen Years, One hundred & Twenty Eight two hundred and six Days in the East Indies, was in the engagement with the Ghoorkahs at Baitool under the Command of Maj. Genl. Sullivan Wood in 1815 - In the Deccan Campaign & at the Storming & capture of Bhurtpore in 1826.
2nd.
DISABILITY, or Cause of Discharge.

According to the Surgeon's Report this is a Case of Disease or Disability contracted on Duty, without being attributable to Neglect, Design, Vice, or Intemperance; and the Regimental Board approves of the opinion of the Surgeon, as it is shown by the Proceedings of the Board hereto annexed.
3rd.
CHARACTER.

The Regimental Board is of opinion, that his general conduct has been that of a good & efficient Soldier, Seldom in Hospital, trust-worthy, & Sober.-
4th.
PAY and CLOTHING.

He has received all just Demands from his Entry into the Service, up to the
31st October 1832.-
William Rawthorne
  His  X  Mark

Certified [illegible]
 
I CERTIFY that the foregoing Statements are correct Extracts from the Regimental Records, and the Proceedings of the Regimental Board.

W. Turner    Major, and President.

Confirmed by me,   [illegible]      Lieutenant-Colonel Commanding.

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