James King killed

Date: 1 Feb 1821
Place: Bathurst region
In February 1821, Private James King of the 48th Regiment was apparently ‘slain by the Wiradjuri for reasons unknown’. King was one of eight privates stationed at Bathurst at the time under Sergeant Pilling.

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Sources

  • Clem Sergeant, The Colonial Garrison, pp. 42–43

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  • James King killed
    1 Feb 1821 — Bathurst region
    In February 1821, Private James King of the 48th Regiment was apparently ‘slain by the Wiradjuri for reasons unknown’. King was one of eight privates stationed at Bathurst at the time under Sergeant Pilling.
    Source: Clem Sergeant, The Colonial Garrison, pp. 42–43