Frederick Nursey
Military Records

Description of Frederick Nursey

On Attestation On Final Discharge
(To be filled in prior to transmission of documents)
Age, apparently     19 yearsAge    31 years
Height      5  feet  5 ½ inchesHeight  5   feet   5 ½ inches
Chest Measurement   2  feet  10 inchesComplexion   Fresh
Complexion  FreshEyes   Grey
Eyes   Grey Hair     Dark Brown
Any distinctive marks   None Marks or scars   None
Religion    Church of EnglandIntended place of residence  77 Bullfinch Street, Kettering

 

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE - ON ENLISTMENT

I have examined the above-named Recruit and find that he does not present any of the following conditions, viz.:-
Scrofula; phthisis; syphilis; impaired constitution; defective intelligence; defects of vision, voice, or hearing; hernia; haemorrhoids; varicose veins beyond a limited extent; inveterate cutaneous disease; chronic ulcers; traces of corporal punishment, or evidence of having been marked with the letters D., or B.C.; contracted or deformed chest; abnormal curvature of spine; or any other disease or physical defect calculated to unfit him for the duties of a soldier.

He can see at the required distance with either eye, and he declares that he is not subject to fits of any description. I consider him fit for Her Majesty's Service.

Dated at  Northampton

this  4th  day of  June  1876

MEDICAL EXAMINATION - ON APPROVAL.

Re-examined by me at  Northampton  on the  6th  day of   June  1876, and finally approved as fit for Service.

Max Grant  Surgeon Major, Recruiting District, Brigade Depot, or   Regiment

 
Certificate Superintending Officer or Adjutant

I hereby certify that the above-named was enlisted at  Northampton on the  2  day of  June   1876  by Sergt John Botterill 29 Batt Depot  and that he was inspected by me, and I consider him in every respect fit (or unfit, as the case may be) for Her Majesty's Service, and that I have examined this attestation and find it properly filled up.

R J Chaytor Lt Major  Superintending Officer, Recruiting Service.

Certificate of Approving Field Officer

I certify that this Attestation of (No.)  327  (NAME)  Frederick Nursey  29th  Brigade, is correct, and that the forms required by the Mutiny Act appear to have been complied with. I accordingly approve, and post, or permanently attach under the 7th Section of the Army Enlistment Act of 1870, the above-named Recruit to  29th Brigade  for the period of his Army Service.

Date 6th June 1876
     Colonel Commanding 29th Sub-District

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