PATERSON, JAMES [SSNE 7804]

Surname

PATERSON

First name

JAMES

Title/rank

DRUMMER

Nationality

SCOT

Text source

James Paterson is noted as a drummer in Captain Edward Methven's company in Danish service in 1570-1. He served alongside compatriot drummer George 'Gerymer' [SSNE 7803].

Thomas Riis, Should Auld Acquaintance be Forgot..., Odense, 1988, vol.2, p.105.

Service record

DENMARK,

Arrived 1570-01-01

Departed 1571-12-31

Capacity DRUMMER, purpose MILITARY