King's Own Royal Regiment Museum

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HOME Museum & Collections Sales Donations Events Contact Us REGIMENTAL HISTORY 17th Century 18th Century 19th Century 20th Century First World War Second World War Actions & Movements Battle Honours FAMILY HISTORY Resources Further Reading PHOTO GALLERY ENQUIRIES FURTHER READING LINKS		Minorca Garrison - Charges Between 1753 and 1756 the King's Own were stationed on the Mediterranean island of Minorca. A pay document exists in the museum's collection with details the 'charge of the Garrison of Minorca' which also details the daily rates of pay for the officers and soldiers of the regiment. The Establishment of the Forces and Garrison in the Island of Minorca A Regiment of Foot Commanded by Colonel Rich (The 4th Regiment of Foot) Circa 1753-1756 Per Diem For 365 Days Field and Staff Officers Colonel as Colonel 12 s In lieu of his servants 2s 14s £255 10s 0d Lieutenant Colonel as Lt Colonel 7s 7s £127 15s 0d Major as Major 5s £91 5s 0d Adjutant 4s £73 0s 0d Quartermaster 4s In lieu of his servant 8d 4s 8d £85 3s 4d Surgeon 4s and One mate 2s 6d 6s 6d £118 12s 6d Total £2 7s 10d £872 19s 2d One Company Captain 8s In lieu of his servants 2s 10s 0d £182 10s 0d Lieutenant 4s In lieu of his servant 8d 4s 8d £85 3s 4d Ensign 3s In lieu of his servant 8d 3s 9d £66 18s 4d Three sergeants 1s 6d each 4s 6d £82 2s 6d Three corporals 1s each 3s £54 15s 0d Two drummers 1s each 2s £36 10s 0d 70 privatemen 8d each £2 6s 8d £851 13s 4d Total £3 14s 6d £1359 12s 6d Allowance to widows 1s 4d £24 6s 8d Allowance to Colonel for Clothing lost by deserters 1s 2d £21 5s 10d Allowance to Captain for recruiting 1s £18 5s Allowance to Agent 6d £9 2s 6d Total £3 18s 6d £1432 12s 6d The pay of eight Company's more of the like numbers and rates with the Company above mentioned. £31 8s 0d £11461 One Company of Grenadiers Captain 8s In lieu of his servants 2s 10s 0d £182 10s 0d Two Lieutenants 4s each 8s In lieu of their servants 1s 4d 9s 4d £170 6s 8d Three sergeants 1s 6d each 4s 6d £82 2s 6d Three corporals 1s each 3s 0d £54 15s 0d Two Drummers 1s each 2s 0d £36 10s 0d Seventy privatemen 8d each £2 6s 8d £851 13s 4d Allowance to Widows, Colonel, Captain & Agent 4s 0d £73 0s 0d Total £3 19s 6d £1450 17s 6d Total for this regiment £41 13s 10d £15217 9s 2d From KO2490/267