I've requested of the National Archives the complete file pertaining to James Pennington's pension request.  In order to request pension post-war it was required that the soldier be wounded by the war.  James was blinded in one eye - not certain which.  I am hoping these records will reveal that fact.

In order to request pension, much paperwork had to be submitted.  Any paperwork sent in by James or his wife Esther will be on file.  I have requested actual paper copies of all this material.  What new information will come to light?  I am anxious to receive the file.  Unfortunately, this can take months.  The National Archives site even suggested it may take up to 120 days to complete.  I guess the Archivists are in no hurry.  So we must wait.