Enlistment for Crimean War for Sullivan

[Sharon.S]

I have information that a George (O) Sullivan enlisted with the 46th Regiment of Foot in June 12, 1855 with the regimental number of 3750 . On his discharged papers it says that he was born in the Parish of Muckno County of Monaghan, Ireland. Since the 46th South Devonshire regiment of Foot is in Cornwall, my question is, would he have been in England, when he enlisted or did the regiment go to Ireland to enlist people?

Any help would be much appreciated, as I am in Canada & am having a hard time trying to find out about his family in Ireland.

Thanks
Sharon

[stickymone]

Hi Sharon,

The Regiment was in Ireland from May 1852 until July 1854 they served at Belfast, Dublin and Kilkenny.

Upon their return to the England they were stationed at Windsor and then sent to the Crimea.

As far as his enlistment is concerned, he could have enlisted anywhere really.
I have a Devon ancestor who ended up in a Northumberland regiment:confused:
I'm surprised his discharge papers don't show where he enlisted my old boy's did:)

[Sharon.S]

Thanks for the information. It does say that he attested for the 46th it was at Monaghan, but I knew the 46th was from Cornwall. I had hoped he signed up in England as it is hard getting info. from Ireland, only knowing that his Father's name was Michael.

Sharon

[Lawrence W. Crider]

The military records for the 46th Regiment (Muster or Pay Rolls) are kept at the National Archives in Kew Gardens, London. Professional researchers will report and sometimes photograph records for you at a fairly reasonable rate if you do not want a lot done.

I took a quick look at the Medal Rolls for the regiment and found only John and Timothy Sullivan. Based on his late enlistment date, and the fact that medal awards were spotty after the fall of Sebastopol in Sept 1855 and clasps, non-existent, he probably did not make it to the Crimea.

[Sharon.S]

The military records for the 46th Regiment (Muster or Pay Rolls) are kept at the National Archives in Kew Gardens, London. Professional researchers will report and sometimes photograph records for you at a fairly reasonable rate if you do not want a lot done.

I took a quick look at the Medal Rolls for the regiment and found only John and Timothy Sullivan. Based on his late enlistment date, and the fact that medal awards were spotty after the fall of Sebastopol in Sept 1855 and clasps, non-existent, he probably did not make it to the Crimea.

Lawrence
Sorry for the delay in answering. George did go to the Crimea in Sept. 4 & his regimental # 3750 & he did receive 2 medals. I was hoping to find out his parents names when he joined up.

Thanks Sharon

[Lawrence W. Crider]

It has been my experience, in looking at cavalry muster rolls, that if the either of the parents names show up, the will be either on form 21 (which is used to send money to a specific person at home), or form 20 or 24 listing changes in duty status (and sometimes listing one person as next of kin . . . though sometimes it just says "father" or "mother".
Haven't actually seen an attestation document, but believe they are few and far between, as are actual discharge documents . . .
To find parents or a parent in this manner is a bit hit and miss and might take complete review of a military career. Maybe someone has a better idea?