A First War 236 Infantry Battalion Glengarry GTRexclude Hamilton with a strength of

Hamilton with a strength of 32 officers and 822 other ranks

Townsend took advantage of this and records show that he went to Perth in Canada 16 May 1844

part of the Atlantic Fleet

Log Book of Observer W

that he had 2 years and 9 months previous military service with the Canadian Ordnance Corps and 8 years with the Army Ordnance Corps

A First War 236 Infantry Battalion Glengarry GTRexclude Hamilton with a strength ofWith large, rare 236th McLean Kilties of America badge, 60x65mm. The Glengarry, interestingly, has been privately altered. The leather band has been covered by a hand sewn cloth band, likely for added comfort. Also, the ribbon has replaced at some period. Nonetheless, the cap retains a strong structure, shows period use and wear. Very fine.