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Subject: Theodore Fawcett 6th Dragoon Guards
Author: dianejar
Date: Sunday, June 01, 2014
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Claims have been made that Theodore Fawcett, an officer of 6th Dragoon Guards, served in the Crimean War. I would like to confirm this. Unfortunately it is not possible for me to obtain his Army service record. He allegedly retired (resigned?) in 1858 but was promoted to Lieutenant and then Captain before coming to Western Australia in the early 1860s. These ranks, however, may apply to his positions in a local force in WA. I have found a registration for a passport application in 1860 (England), and his involvement in the Pinjarrah Mounted Volunteers (WA) in 1862.
He appears in the London Gazette as a Cornet in 1851; thereafter I can find no other promotions, retirement,etc.
I cannot find him on the Crimea medal roll for the 6th Dragoon Guards; looking at the roll, it would seem either to be a small representation of that regiment in the Crimea or the medal roll is incomplete.
You advice would be appreciated.
Diane