Joseph Brown served in the Peninsular war with the 45th (Nottinghamshire Regiment of Foot being in the 3rd or ‘Pictons’ Brigade, known to the whole army as ‘The Fighting Third’.  He arrived in Portugal in 1809 and continued to serve until the end of the war in 1814.  Joe was present in nine major battles including the siege and capture of Badajoz on 6th April 1812, when he climbed the scaling ladders and entered the castle helping to cause its fall.  Although it is not recorded, he likely then played a part in the sacking and looting of the town.