I am researching my family history. I have a record of a solider in the 24th Foot Bridge. He ends up being treated at the Royal Hospital for an injury. The record is dated 2nd February 1815 and states 'Injury at Talavera' there are about 8 others with similar injuries from the same place - Talavera. Given that the Battle of Talavera was in 1809, why are these soliders being treated 6 years later in London? Was there subsequent skirmishes in Talavera? Surley it acnnot have taken 6 years to get home??!! Any information would be really welcome. Thanks
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Wow, some great responses here. David, I would be grateful for anything you could offer to make my ancestor come 'back to life' as it were. If costs are involved, please let me know.
My Chelsea Pensioner is just one part of an epic saga I am unravelling. He was called Joseph Harwell and lived in Brinklow, Warwickshire (1786-1872) I have attached a pdf of his life story. Please feel free to embellish or correct any aspect of it, and I am fully aware that the images I have used may not be 100% historically accurate! But they will help paint a picture for my family. When I am finished I would like to have a framed picture of Talavera with his record etc in a frame.
Technically he is not 'my' ancestor but my wife's. She doesn't know her Iron Duke from her ironing board, so I am taking this time off work to research it.