James Mills
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Born near Edinburgh, he enlisted in the 68 LI in 1813, aged 15 years. He was made a Bugler in 1815 and was promoted to Bugle Major in 1820 but, for an unknown reason, was reduced to Bugler in 1823. He was discharged in 1838 after 25 years service, suffering from a weak heart and breathing problems.
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