HAMILTON, THOMAS [SSNE 2609]

Surname

HAMILTON

First name

THOMAS

Title/rank

ENSIGN

Nationality

SCOT

Social status

OFFICER

Text source

Thomas Hamilton was an ensign in Alexander [SSNE 380]/John Hamilton's [SSNE 2595] regiment in 1632.This regiment was taken over by Ludovick Leslie [SSNE 396] and served at the battle of Lutzen. He served until at least 1642.

Stockholm Krigsarkivet, Muster Roll, 1632/31. A letter can be found in 'Krigskollegium Kancelliet ; Adressatregistratur till Krigskollegiets Registratur 1631-1654' regarding "av gaardsfanan-pass att resa ut till armen pa ett ar eller till nagot att exercera sig i krigsakter 27/8/1642".

Service record

SWEDEN, ALEXANDER/JOHN HAMILTON

Arrived 1632-01-01, as ENSIGN

Departed 1642-12-31, as ENSIGN

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY