First of all, what a wonderful website – I can’t believe how much information is on here, absolutely fascinating!
I have an enquiry about my great-great-great-great-grandfather, Charles Maximilian Thomas Western. Various websites state that he was a Lt Col in the 18 Hussars, but I’m not sure that this is correct. I'm not sure how best to check.
I have found a Charles Western who served in the Peninsular War with the 29th Foot Regt. from 1809 to 1816. He was a Lieutenant then made a Captain around 1814 / 1815.
Do you know whether there any way of checking whether this is the Charles Western I am looking for? My ancestor was born in 1790, married Harriet Clarke in Portugal in 1813, had 4 children born in Portugal between 1815 and 1820 and a fifth in England in 1824, and died in 1824.
I would be most grateful for any help. Thank you very much!