He was enlisted by Corpl Jones 10th Hussars
The enlistment papers are dated 31 December 1835 and give the following details:-
Brazier
Unmarried
20 and 2 months old, born Stratford Le bow, London, Essex
Height 5 ft 9 inches
Complexion - sallow
Eyes - dark grey
Hair - dark brown
His record of Service states he was a Private from 1 January 1836 to 24 May 1845 when he was discharged.
His discharge says that his conduct and character have been very good and that he has been in the possession of one Good Conduct badge
since 2 January 1840.
Totally unfit for service owing to contraction and deformity of the toes arising, according to his own statement, from the use of tight
boots 7 or 8 years ago.
Latterly his disability has increased to such an extent as to quite unfit him for service in the ranks.
His right eye has likewise been destroyed, severe inflammation having set in after having been switched by a horses tail 3 years ago.
Has seldom been in hospital; his disabilities proceed from no vice, intemperance or design.
A Anderson MD
A(ssistant) S(urgeon) 10th R(oyal) Hussars
This information has been kindly provided by the archivist at The King's Royal Hussars Museum in Winchester
The following is a list of Regiment activities during James Traies's time with the Regiment. Unfortunately we don't know which, if any, he participated in.
Jan 1836
Regiment divided equally between Glasgow and Hamilton
May 1836
Regiment moved to England. HQ and 3 Troops at York and 3 Troops at Newcastle.
May 1837
HQ moved to Nottingham with detachments at Sheffield and Derby
June 1838
Regiment moved to Hounslow. Duties of The Royal Escort. On duty at the coronation of HM Queen Victoria (lined streets from Waterloo Place through Pall Mall East and Charing Cross to Northumberland House).
Aug 1838
Detachments escorted her Majesty from London to Windsor.
Sept 1838
Review at Windsor
Nov 1838
Escorted Her Majesty from Windsor to Brighton.
April 1839
HQ moved from Hounslow to Dorchester with detachments to Exeter and Bradford.
Summer 1839
Troops sent in aid of civil power to Frome and Clifton.
Winter 1839
Fresh disturbances and other Troops sent to Chepstow, Newport and Cardiff.
May 1840
Moved to Birmingham for 3 weeks, then Coventry with detachments to Northampton and Weedon.
May 1841
Embarked for Ireland from Liverpool. Stationed at Portobello Barracks, Dublin, Several Troops dispersed in aid of civil power to Belfast, Dundalk and Newry. one squadron sent to Carlow when O'Connell was defeated in the election by Colonel O'Brien.
Aug 1842
Marched to the South of Ireland - Ballincollig with 2 Troops at Cork.
April 1843
Regiment moved to Cahir in Tipperary. Troops constantly moved in aid of civil power.
Sept 1844
HG at Newbridge.
May 1845
Moved to Ireland Bridge and Portobello Barracks, Dublin.
June 1845
Returned to England. HQ and 2 Troops to York, 1 Troop to Leeds and 1 Troop to Bradford.
March 1846
Regiment assembled in Canterbury. Raised from 6 Troops to 9 Troops (customary for regiments proceeding on service to India). Depot remained at Canterbury.