Licenciement to Invalids....Termination Pay...No Military Pension?
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
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@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
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Thanks..I have already looked through those files.
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