Injured at Talavera and becoming a Chelsea Pensioner
I am researching my family history. I have a record of a solider in the 24th Foot Bridge. He ends up being treated at the Royal Hospital for an injury. The record is dated 2nd February 1815 and states 'Injury at Talavera' there are about 8 others with similar injuries from the same place - Talavera. Given that the Battle of Talavera was in 1809, why are these soliders being treated 6 years later in London? Was there subsequent skirmishes in Talavera? Surley it acnnot have taken 6 years to get home??!! Any information would be really welcome. Thanks
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Just a very small correction Lee. His pension would have been 11d. ie pennies per day, not shillings. A Captain only got 10s 6d. Private would be on about 1s.