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James Jesson

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Biography

Born in Salford, he was a carder before he enlisted in the East India Company's infantry in 1841, aged 18 years. He was posted to the 2 Bombay European LI and fought in Persia and the Indian Mutiny. He was discharged in May 1860 with a pension of 1 shilling a day.
James Jesson


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