Reserve soldier; possible translator

[Guest LKG]

I am researching the history of Leonard Ralph Gleed (born 1891, London).  I have been unable to find any military records for him.  Family members believed that he had no part in the war and that he remained a school master throughout.  He never spoke about the war.  I have found on his marriage certificate that he was living at Marine Gardens, Portobello, Edinburgh in 1917 and gave his occupation as school master/ 31st battalion Royal fusiliers.  I understand that this was a reserve or training battalion.  On his retirement, an article listed his time 1915-1918 as military service.  It also mentioned he attended University of Grenoble ( France ) 1914.  I have wondered if he possibly had a role involving translating or interpreting documents, since he was 23 years old with a university degree (University of Southampton) and spoke French and German.  After the war he published text books in both languages.  How can I find out whether he was involved in an administrative role such as translator?

[roughdiamond]

Officers Service Records are held at the National Archives, you could try them http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/british-army-officers-after-1913/

 

Sam

[Guest LKG]

Thank you!  I have tried this site before - but will keep looking.