Regimental number on re-enlistment

[Phil Wood]

I am reseaching Horace Arthur Turner, 5586, R Berks died with 2nd Berks at Bois Grenier, 25 Sep 1915.

His service number suggests he enlisted in 1899 (aged 18).

He does not appear to have received either a QSAM or KSAM - suggesting his service was with the 1st Bn R Berks.

In 1911 he is living as a civilian with his wife and child - he married in 1908.

His 12 years would have been up in 1911 - so, he may have had no commitment to serve in 1914.

He landed in France on 6 Nov 1914 with the 2nd Bn R Berks

So ...

1. He signed on with the Special Reserve and was mobilised in Aug 14 - hence retaining his regtl no.

or

2. He volunteered in 1914 and used to make up the numbers of the 2nd Bn when they returned from India.

Would an ex-soldier volunteering in 1914 be given his old number?

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Would an ex-soldier volunteering in 1914 be given his old number?

On a new period of enlistment a man would should been given a new number.

Craig

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So ...

1. He signed on with the Special Reserve and was mobilised in Aug 14 - hence retaining his regtl no.

or

2. He volunteered in 1914 and used to make up the numbers of the 2nd Bn when they returned from India.

Is it possible he remained enlisted as a reservist ?

Craig

[Coldstreamer]

On a new period of enlistment a man would should been given a new number.

Craig

note the should - it wasnt always the case

possible , perhaps reserve occupation

[Phil Wood]

Is it possible he remained enlisted as a reservist ?

Craig

I guess so - perhaps more likely than the special reserve? Would keep the number current.

Would a move to Special Reserve mean a new number?