Retention of previous rank on call-up

[Paul Dorrell]

If a pre-war regular soldier, an NCO say, serving in the artillery moved to the reserves and was then recalled in 1914, could he expect to retain his former rank? What was the norm please?

Regards,

Paul

[Muerrisch]

yes, soldiers going to the reserve with substantive rank retained it on recall, being placed on seniority roll above those holding acting or lance-rank.

Similarly, good conduct badges were retained.

[Paul Dorrell]

yes, soldiers going to the reserve with substantive rank retained it on recall, being placed on seniority roll above those holding acting or lance-rank.

Similarly, good conduct badges were retained.

Thank you Grumpy. That's what I thought might be the case but I needed confirmation.

Regards,

Paul

[27thBN]

With ncos yes but with officers almost all i have return at a lower rank.MC