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[Robin Hood]

Hi

I have an obituary for a relative named Thomas Pinkett who served as a driver in the Royal Artillery until discharged in Sept 1818. It is written by his son in law and describes participation and a subsequent medal in the battle of Tapperhet 1813 when Thomas was one of the few British soldiers attached to the Prussian Army. Apparently Thomas often described the terrific slaughter during this battle. Mention is also made of a second medal awarded for Waterloo when serving with the same Battery.

I cannot find a battle of Tapperhet which infact seems to be a Nordic word for "courage". I have found a reference to a Congreve Rocket Battery serving with a Swedish/Prussian formation around the time of Leipzig. Can anyone tie British soldiers with the Prussians at Waterloo.?

Many Thanks