7 April 1879: Deserter from Her Majesty’s Service: A reward of from 5s to 20s is offered for the apprehension of Thomas Nolan, [Reg. No:] 3656, Royal Artillery; [born:] Chatham; [trade] labourer; [age] 26; [size:] 5[ft] 9⅞[in]; [hair:] auburn; [eyes:] grey; [face:] fresh; [coat & trousers:] regimental; [date of desertion:] 7 March 1879 [at] Plymouth; [marks & remarks:] scar on forehead and chin;
Deserter from the Lancashire Militia — absent from training: John Nolan, [Reg. No:] 2553, Lancashire Militia; [born:] Manchester; [trade] packer; [age] 22⅓; [size:] 5[ft] 6½[in]; [hair:] brown; [eyes:] brown; [face:] fresh; [coat & trousers:] —; [date of desertion:] 17 March 1879 [at] Lancaster; [marks & remarks: blank]
4 October 1963: Charles Nolan, 1st violin Covent Garden Orchestra