Hans Mavity served in the Royal
Artillery and the following are extracts from his Discharge Papers. These can
be found at the Kew Public Record Office (Ref: WO 97/1338).
Place and Date Woolwich
Discharge of Gunner and Driver Hans Mavity
...by trade a Weaver
was BORN in the Parish of Cleenish in or near the Town of
...he served Abroad 4 2/12 years at
...his DISCHARGE is proposed in consequence of his unfitness
for Service...
...his Conduct has been Exemplary. He has never been Convicted by Court Martial & his name is not recorded in
the Regimental Defaulters Book. He is in
possession of four Good Conduct Badges.
FINAL DESCRIPTION
Of Hans Mavity of the 10 Bat'n of Royal Artillery when discharged the Service at
Woolwich this 10 day of June 1856.
Age 46
1/12 Years
Height 5
Feet 9 1/2 Inches
Hair
Eyes Lt.
Hazel
Complexion Fair
Trade Weaver
Medical Report:
Gun'r
& D'r Hans Mavity 10th Batt'n R'l Artillery - Varicose
Veins of the Left
Testicle
The veins of the Left Testicle are enlarged and Varicose, and he is thereby unfitted for using Certain Horse
Exercise.
Disability caused by his Military Service.
After a careful examination I am of opinion that Hans Mavity is unfit for Service and likely to be permanently
disqualified for Military duty, but that he is able to contribute something
towards his livelihood.
Detailed Statement of Service
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Regiment |
Promotions |
Rank |
From |
To |
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Royal
Artillery |
Attested |
Gr. &
Dr. |
12 May 34 |
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