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William Canwell

William Canwell

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Roll Identity 912L : 2088/31.85.10
Roll Summary List 12th Lancers Services of NCOs and Men 1809-1865
Roll Organisation List 12th Lancers
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Identity regimental no : 1303
Notes age 18yrs 6mths; height 5ft 6.75ins; fresh complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair; trade farmer; attested into 17L at Edinburgh on 8.2.1846; tried by courtmartial once; shot himself at King William's Town, South Africa on 17.4.1852
troop : C
Dates enlisted : 22.4.1846
Name Canwell, William
Forename William
Surname Canwell
Place of Birth Parston, Northampton