3339 Quartermaster Sergeant
JAMES BEATON
Royal Engineers
1837:
Born in the Parish of Sallmarlae, Galway. A Surveyor by trade.
04 Jul 1855:
Enlisted in the Royal Engineers at Edinburgh at the age of 18.
Rank of Private. Height: 68". Weight: 145 lbs. Hair: brown.
Complexion: pale. Eyes: grey.
01 Nov 1858:
Promoted 2nd Corporal.
24 Feb 1860:
Reduced to ranks for making a false statement. Rank of Sapper.
24 Feb 1862:
Good Conduct Pay at l.d.
24 Feb 1864:
Good Conduct Pay at 2.d.
01 Aug 1866:
Promoted 2nd Corporal.
16 Jan 1867:
Re-engaged at Southampton for nine
years.
06 Jul 1868:
Good Conduct Pay at 3.d.
25 Jan 1869:
In hospital at Chatham.
24 Feb 1869:
Medical examination and re-vaccination.
01 Aug 1869:
Promoted Corporal.
26 Oct 1871:
Promoted Sergeant and 3rd Class Military Clerk
07 Aug 1872:
Promoted 2nd Class Military Staff Clerk.
06 Jul 1873:
Good Conduct Pay at 4.d.
04 Aug 1873:
In hospital at Aldershot.
01 Apr 1874:
Promoted Quartermaster Sergeant.
06 Jul 1876:
Good Conduct Pay at 5.d.
12 Dec 1876:
Aboard HMS Himilaya bound for Ceylon.
19 Jan 1877:
In hospital in Colombo, Ceylon with Dyspepsia.
Returned to England (Chatham).
18 Sep 1877:
Discharge approved. Military proficiency was as a surveyor and
draughtsman. Foreign service included
198 days in Turkey and 214 days in Ceylon.
Intended place of residence after discharge: 35 Arden Street, New
Hampton (nr. Chatham), Kent.
REFERENCES:
Soldier's Papers. Public Record Office, London.