Steer

Royal Sappers & Miners Woolwich 16 Sept 1848

Serjeant George Steer, No 1178

By trade a Mason. Born in the parish of Saltash in the county of Cornwall

Attested (enlisted) Devonport, Devon 21 Aug 1827 age 24

Service up to 10 October 1848, 21 years, 102 days, during which period abroad

Halifax N.S. (Nova Scotia) 7 yrs 2 months
Gibraltar 9 yrs 10 months

Discharge in consequence of Chronic Rheumatism

Character & Conduct...appears that he has never been tried by a Court Marshal and that his general character is Exemplary.

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George Steer signed his name is respect of being paid and receiving all allowances to 10 Oct 1848.

Detailed Statement of Services (all in Royal Sappers and Miners)
Rank
Dates
Duration
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Private
20 Aug 1827-30 Jun 1830
3 yrs 0 days
*Promoted
2nd Corporal
1 Jul 1830-31 Jan 1839
8 yrs 215 days
* Promoted
Corporal
1 Feb 1839-30 June 1844
5 yrs 150 days
* Promoted
Serjeant
1 July 1844-10 Oct 1848
4 yrs 102 days

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"In November 1847, upon his arrival at Woolwich from Gibraltar, he first became subject to Chronic Rheumatism in his back, which has continued to trouble him from that time to the present, and renders him unequal to much exertion. The pains are greatly aggravated on any change of Weather."

"Disability caused by his Military Services"

"After a careful examination...but that he is able to contribute something towards his Livelihood."

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Final Description of Serjeant George Steer of 4th Co of Royal Corps Sappers & Miners when Discharged the Service at Woolwich 10 October 1848.

Age 45 Years & 2 Months

Height 5 Feet 6 3/4 Inches

Hair Black (partially bald)

Eyes Grey

Complexion dark

Trade Mason

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1851 census of England and Wales-Wheat Sheaf Quay,Saltash, Cornwall---HO107/1900 folio 467b

George Steer(Sr.) born Saltash, Head of househld at age 49 as an Inn Keeper.His wife- born Halifax York, Russel-age 38 and 2 small children ;George age 8 - b:Gibraltar and Ann age 3 - b: Woolwich, Kent