My Mum and Family
1835 -
William Burchell III Born 24th April 1835
William Burchell commenced serving in the military on 28 September 1850 when he was 15 years old.
Enlisted:
HMS Britannia
HMS Neptune 5 Dec 1851 to 29 May 1852
HMS Basilisk 29 May 1852 - 5 Dec 1855
HMS ? 5 Dec 1855 - 8 Oct 1856
HMS Blenheim 8 Oct 1856 - 1 ? 1858
HMS Hannibal to 24 Dec 1861
HMS Victory 25 Dec 1861
William Burchell served in the military until 23 January 1862 when he was 27 years old.
Discharge Royal Navy (Coastguard) 27 Feb 1875
We believe that this is William Burchell 1835 sporting his 'Baltic Medal' (left) and his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (right)
| Owner of original | RKB |
| Date | About 1888 |
| File name | William-Burchell.jpg |
| File Size | 21.72k |
| Dimensions | 473 x 799 |
| Linked to | William Burchell, Royal Navy and Coast Guard Man |
Thank a teacher.... If you are reading it in English, thank a Veteran!
