William Jamison Jnr (.1791......)
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New South Wales Corps. ( Rum Corps. ) "Renamed 102nd
Regiment
Born : 28th June 1791
Where Born : board ship " Queen "
Occupation : Soldier /
Date Arrived :
5 December 1791
Ship Arrived on : " Queen "
Rank on Discharge : Private
Date of Enlistment : ,
6 December 1796
Where Enlisted : Sydney
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Parents Names : Sergeant Major William
Jamison
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Some information Kindly supplied
byMaxwell S Kingsley E-mail Address samax1@bigpond.com
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William Jamison jnr was born on board the
ship " Queen " at sea prior to its arrival in Sydney.
He was recorded as being the Youngest recruit ever recruited into
the New South Wales Corps. He was 5 years of age when recruited
as a Drummer . Attached to Captain Grose's company from 1796 till
1808. Transfered to Captain Cummings in 1808. Returning to
England during may of 1810. He attained the rank of Private in
1807 and Corporal in 1808
One of three soldiers to have been the first Australians
to serve abroad..(1)
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- References
1. Statham' Pamela
"A Colonial Regiment"
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Family Members, Military records
,Pay rolls, Pay Musters, Cemetery Records, Church Records & General Muster
Records, Mitchell Library ,Sydney Australia
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