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== What | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This collection is an index to military records from the Royal Hospital Chelsea for the years 1760-1887. The original records are held by the National Archives (reference number WO 122) and the index was created by FindMyPast. | This collection is an index to military records from the Royal Hospital Chelsea for the years 1760-1887. The original records are held by the National Archives (reference number WO 122) and the index was created by FindMyPast. | ||
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The index of this collection refers to pension records for the British Army. In certain cases, the pension records may include other documents, such as marriage or birth certificates to prove familial relation, but these are relatively rare. | The index of this collection refers to pension records for the British Army. In certain cases, the pension records may include other documents, such as marriage or birth certificates to prove familial relation, but these are relatively rare. | ||
== What Can | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following lists indicate potential information given in each type of record. It must be remembered that every record may not provide all of the listed information, as these records can vary over time and even between soldiers. | The following lists indicate potential information given in each type of record. It must be remembered that every record may not provide all of the listed information, as these records can vary over time and even between soldiers. | ||
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*Physical description, including disabilities as a result of service | *Physical description, including disabilities as a result of service | ||
== How do I Search | == How do I Search This Collection? == | ||
Before beginning a search in these records, it is best to know the full name of the individual in question, as well as an approximate time range for the desired record. When entered into the search engine on the Collection Page, this information provides the quickest, most reliable path to finding the correct person. Of course, other information can be substituted as necessary. | Before beginning a search in these records, it is best to know the full name of the individual in question, as well as an approximate time range for the desired record. When entered into the search engine on the Collection Page, this information provides the quickest, most reliable path to finding the correct person. Of course, other information can be substituted as necessary. | ||