Hi John, Thanks for the information, but it doesn't apply to the one person that I'm searching for. However, I will keep this information of yours, in case I need it in the future!! Actually, I will take a look now; it does sound like a real treasure!!! Thanks again; I really appreciate it!!! ...peggy (Reid) In a message dated 8/4/2010 6:00:21 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: If your man stayed in the army long enough to get a pension then he would be termed a "Chelsea Pensioner" These records are now available on Findmypast.com - the English version of Scotlandspeople. I recently got copies - 6 full pages - of my 3g grandfather's army service records. He served from 1856 to 1875 in India - China - and Ireland. They give you all sorts of info. A real treasure. I was lucky enough to know his regiment. Worth a look. Cheers JOHN SHAW AUCKLAND NZ.