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| Name | McGUINNESS – James |
|---|---|
| Regiment (s) | 18th Regiment |
| Regiment Number (s) | 2080 |
| Date/Age/Place/Trade or Profession at Attestation | 24th May 1844 / 18 years / Newry Down Ireland Labourer |
| Description – Height Complexion/Eyes/Hair/Scars | 5 Ft 6 in Fresh / Grey / Brown / None |
| Overseas Service/Duration | India & Crimea – service not stated |
| Length of Service | 11 years 210 days |
| Rank/Date/Place of Discharge | Private / 15 January 1856 / Chatham Kent England |
| Campaign Medals | Crimea War Medal with clasp for Sebastopol Turkish Crimea Medal |
| Intended Residence at Discharge | Not stated |
| Pension Districts | 1856 – 60 Armagh 1861 – March 1864 Western Australia 1864 – 72 Adelaide South Australia |
| Pension Paid | 8d per diem |
| Date of Departure and Place England or Ireland | 10th November 1860 Portland Dorset England |
| Ship and Date of Arrival Western Australia | PALMERSTON 11th February 1861 |
| Date/Place of Birth | 1826 Armagh Armagh Ireland |
| Date/Place of Baptism | Not yet known |
| Father Date/Place of Birth | Not yet known |
| Mother Date/Place of Birth Marriage | Not yet known |
| Siblings | Not yet known |
| 1st Wife Date of Birth or Baptism | Not married |
| Date/Place of Marriage | Not applicable |
| Children by 1st Wife | Not applicable |
| Land Grants Western Australia | None |
| Occupation after Arrival | Not yet known |
| Newspaper Articles | South Australian Register Thursday 26th May 1864 page 2 South Australian Register Tuesday May 10, 1864 page 2 Inquirer Wednesday 11 May 1864 page |
| Departure from Western Australia | 6th May 1864 per Rangatira from King George’s Sound to Adelaide |
| Date/Place of Death/Burial | 4th June 1865 Royal Adelaide Hospital Adelaide South Australia Place of residence Aldinga South Australia |
| Date/Place of Death/Burial Wife | Not applicable |
| Will or Probate | None known |
| Further Information | British Army Worldwide Army Index 1851 James McGuiness (sic) Private 2080, 18th Foot, Location Fort William, Calcutta, India. WO12/3540 WO97 Conduct & character said he was ‘indifferent’ However, he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct medal with a gratuity of £5 His right hand was injured by grapeshot on 18th June at the 1st attack on the Redan causing stiffening of the right hand. |