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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 | Distinguished Conduct Medal (WO391/1) 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 Discharge: His right hand was injured by grapeshot on 18th June at the 1st attack on the Redan causing stiffening of the right hand. James Maginnis (sic) was admitted to the (Royal) Adelaide Hospital on 30th May 1865 and died on 4th June 1865 WO 97/1449/106 James McGurnnet (sic) |
