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An index to these records is available as part of the [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Discovery] of the National Archives of the UK. You may enter the name of a soldier in the 'Word or phrase' field and the 'Department or series code' of WO (for War Office) 97. See [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ National Archives] for further information. | An index to these records is available as part of the [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Discovery] of the National Archives of the UK. You may enter the name of a soldier in the 'Word or phrase' field and the 'Department or series code' of WO (for War Office) 97. See [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ National Archives] for further information. | ||
At the | At the {{FSC|732111|item|disp=FamilySearch Library}} the records are on microfilm and arranged by regiment. These records have been digitised and are available online via [[findmypast.co.uk]]. There are also searchable on [[United Kingdom, Chelsea Pensioners' Service Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|FamilySearch.org]] | ||
It was possible to have a qualified pension commuted to allow a soldier to immigrate to British colonies. A list of those who did, between the years 1830-1839, is found online at [http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/passengerlists/chelseab.htm TheShipsList.com]. | It was possible to have a qualified pension commuted to allow a soldier to immigrate to British colonies. A list of those who did, between the years 1830-1839, is found online at [http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/passengerlists/chelseab.htm TheShipsList.com]. | ||
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