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Thomas Cavanagh from Halifax attested on the 27th of March 1855 at Rochester in Kent at the age of 14. He served with the 61st (The South Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot and was recommended for his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1877. He was discharged from the Army on the 39th of March 1880 having completed 21 years and 5 days service which included time in India, Mauritius, Canada, Bermuda and Malta. Interestingly his records show that he joined the 61st Foot on the 31st of August 1855.
