The reply of their colonel was distinctly lukewarm. Then, on May 1, 1813, an order was given that their equipment was to be taken away for use elsewhere by regular army units: The commanding officers of the Norfolk Regiments of Local Militia and the Norfolk and Norwich Volunteers have r...
In the Navy estimates for1908-1909the amount required for halfpay and retired-pay was £868,800, and for pensions, gratuities and compassionate allowances £1,334,600, a total of £2,203,400. Army.-The system of pensions in the British Army is somewhat intricate, provision being ...