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