aliglaze Posted 6 July , 2014 Share Posted 6 July , 2014 I am researching Amos Gratton of the Australian Imperial Force. His military record states the following: 8.7.16 AIF H'Qrs Adm. Burtport Depot ex Abbeywood, England. 27.11.16 1.Comm. Depot. M/Out to Bhurtpore Bks, Perham Downs, England. Can someone please tell me if Burtport Depot and Bhurtpore Barracks are the same place? Also, what is the reference to 'ex Abbeywood'? He was moved to Burtport Depot from Brook Hospital, Woolwich where he'd been since 04.12.15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackblue Posted 6 July , 2014 Share Posted 6 July , 2014 Yes. Same place, Burtport is likely typo. The references are probably to Bhurtpore Barracks, part of the Tidworth Garrison. He is marching in and then marching out, probably to different administrative units at Bhurtpore. I would say he was administered by AIF HQ after being hospitalised, then to 1 Command Depot which administered men enroute to posting to active service. Rgds Tim D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliglaze Posted 9 July , 2014 Author Share Posted 9 July , 2014 That's great. Thanks very much for your help Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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