Note 8 — REGIMENTAL LISTS.
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Joseph Barra was a gallant Par. veteran, where he won his spurs. Promoted capt. 29th July 1815. Placed on h. p. 25th March, 1816. Appointed Adjt. of the “Chester Yeomanry,” which post he held until his death, 13th July, 1839. Bd. at Knutsford with military honours. At his funeral a sword was placed on his coffin, which bore this inscription:—“To Lieut. and Adjt. Barra, 16th or Queen’s Lt. Dgns., this sword was presented by the officers of his regt. as a token of their high esteem and approbation of his services both at home and abroad, 30th March, 1815.”