Joseph Jackson 5
Posted on March 27th, 2023 in Grenadier Guards
Joseph Jackson (05), was a Yeoman Warder at the Tower from 27th October 1830 to his death 7th February 1841. Joseph Jackson was born on 23 February 1803 in Birmingham, Warwickshire. He enlisted 20th March 1820 into the Grenadier Guards. Discharged 1827 He had no medals He became a Yeoman Warder 27th October 1830, replacing Robert […]
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William May 26
Posted on March 27th, 2023 in Grenadier Guards
William May was a Yeoman Warder from the 25th February 1841 to his death 13th Dec 1841. William was born in 1789, and enlisted into the Grenadier Guards 15th November 1815 at Derby aged 17. Sergeant Major – Grenadier Guards. He was promoted to Corporal in May 1818 but reverted to Private a year later. […]
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Thomas Riley
Posted on March 27th, 2023 in Grenadier Guards, Long Service & Good Conduct Medal
Thomas Riley (No.51) was a Yeoman Warder at the Tower from the 15 September 1852 to his death in October 1886. Thomas was born 1808 Almondbury, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, and enlisted, init the Grenadier Guards 5th September 1826, aged 18, at Huddersfield. In May 1828 he was promoted to Corporal, June 1832 promoted to Sergeant Jul 1852 promoted […]
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