Born Parish of Boyton near Launceston.

Enlisted 19th Nov 1804 aged 18yrs for unlimited service. Served 23yrs 171 days including 2 years pensionable service for Waterloo. 25th September 1804 – 11th March 1825. Drummer for 9 years, Private for 12 years 171 days.

19th Dec 1825 Devonport . Discharged for Asthma which he states first to have contracted in Ireland in 1820. General conduct Very good. About 39 years, 5’5” Brown hair, hazel eyes Fair complexion, Labourer

Source : service record National Archives.