R.F.A. gunner's number

[daggers]

I am sure I have seen this discussed before, but is anyone aware of the meaning of the prefix? The gunner won an MM in 1916 and is believed to have served with an Irish division, possibly 16th. The LG supplement of 10 Aug 1916 lists the award but no citation has been unearthed, and it might help the family member who is enquiring, if we could relate his number to an RFA battery or brigade.

He was Gunner George Jones, L/39228. There are two MiCs for him listed by TNA.

Daggers

[jay dubaya]

In short the 'L' prefix to RFA numbers indicates a local enlistment into a locally raised RFA unit and not so much used post November 1915. I have a list of locally raised units so if you could supply a place of enlistment or residence this should narrow down the field,

Jon

[daggers]

Jon

Thanks for that. I'll come back when I have more to offer.

D

[River97]

Daggers,

From memory 'RFlory' is one of the Artillery Guru's of the forum. Send him a PM as he may be able to help.

Cheers Andy.

[rflory]

I only have the nominal rolls for 158th and 160th Brigade, RFA and he is not on either of those rolls. Dick Flory

[daggers]

Dick

Thank you for that. Elimination of two brigades helps to narrow the field.

D