Nursey, John

John Nursey enlisted into the 2/84th Foot on the 6th January 1812

Description:- 22 years; born Batley, Yorkshire, a weaver by trade;  5’5; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Wounded 10th December 1813 resulting in the amputation of his lower left arm

Discharged 24th February 1814 at Vera having served 2 years and fifty days

13th October 1814 he appeared before a Pensions Board and was awarded £-/-/9 per day.

He survived to make a claim for the Military General Service medal with single clasp Nive