The role, work, and careers of clerks and other non-political appointees in the Office of Ordnance - presentation

The Ordnance was an international organisation with yards and out-stations throughout the world (especially by 1815) as well as in the British Isles. The paper will demonstrate that many Ordnance clerks and storekeepers worked across the globe at a number of these establishments in order to progress through the ranks. In addition to outlining the work and careers of the Ordnance officials the paper will examine what happened to the employees when they left Ordnance service – either through old age or through dismissal.

Many employees also died in service and the paper will also describe how the Ordnance contributed to looking after the dependents of those who had served.