taylov Posted 14 February , 2009 Share Posted 14 February , 2009 Please forgive me if this has been answered before (I did search, honest). I am researching a family member, Robert F Norman who served in the RGA as Gunner, 135596. His BWM carries this number. However his MIC has a second service number as well - 630458 Labour Corps. Looking at other soldiers' MICs, I see that multiple service numbers were not uncommon. How did this work? Would anyone who transferred to the Labour Corps receive a new service number? I had hoped to find out why Gunner Norman transferred from the RGA -wounded, perhaps? However his records are not listed on Ancestry. Finally, what does "Sub list 26/3714" mean on his MIC ? Any help would be much appreciated. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmoff Posted 14 February , 2009 Share Posted 14 February , 2009 You thoughts on service numbers are on the right lines, transferring would usually mean a new service number. Your final question:-- It's actually SWB list 26/3714. Refers to the Silver War Badge, awarded to personel discharged as no longer fit to serve before the end of the war. http://www.1914-1918.net/grandad/swb.htm will tell you more. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveE Posted 14 February , 2009 Share Posted 14 February , 2009 It's actually SWB list 26/3714. Being pedantic it's actually LC/3714, i.e. Silver War Badge issued off the Labour Corps roll. Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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