He was described in his attestation papers as a 'very good and temperate' Episcopalian labourer with a fresh complexion, grey eyes, fair hair and 5' 6½' tall and weighing 149 lbs. Alexander Flanigan was born in Shankill Parish, BelfastĪnd, at the age of 20, having been released from his engagement as a Corporal in the Royal Antrim Rifles Regiment of Militia, he enlisted on the 15th July 1878 as a private in the 64th Brigade at Belfast, joining the 27th Foot at Colchester five days later. This was transcribed from Alexander Flanigan’s log book. There are a couple of references to Andrew David Geddes, highlighted. 27th regiment travelling to Hong Kong 27th regiment travelling to Hong Kongġst Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers were formerly 27th Foot.
