Licenciement to Invalids....Termination Pay...No Military Pension?

norman johnsen

In 1815 Franz Brescher of the 5th Battalion, 60th Regiment of Foot is listed in Chelsea Records as receiving Licenciement to Invalids: Kings German Legion. Amt. 23 16 3. Service time 14+ years.

Is this Severance Pay in lieu of a pension? Franz transferred to the newly formed 60/5 in the early 1800's from Lowenstein's Force of Germans that had been serving England in the West Indies. Franz formally appears in 60/5 payroll records in 1803.

I understand that when England contracted with German pricipalities for complete military units the soldiers were under contract for 7 year terms. (contrary to lifetime for British soldiers)

When the 5th Battalion was formed in 1798 I read that these Germans were to be treated in every respect as the other Battalions in the Regiment.... Seems as though this did not extend to pensions.

Norman Johnsen

Shannon Potter Wilcox

@norman johnsen Interesting question. I did a few searches and I found this sight that might be able to answer your question. https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/british-army-muster-rolls-pay-lists-1730-1898/

I would think they would receive a pension, but again with only a short time in duty and not British, it is hard to say.

I hope this sight will help you in finding your answer.

Regards,

Shannon

norman johnsen

Thanks..I have already looked through those files.