IGS naming to the IARO

[Kimberley John Lindsay]

Dear Great War and IGS afficianados,

The Indian Army Reserve of Officers was very much a part of the Great War officer scene.

Many of these temporary gentlemen performed as well as their Regular counterparts, but were Released in large numbers, post-War.

Very much an aftermath of the Great War, the earlier clasps of the Indian General Service Medal, were awarded in large numbers to those of the IARO, who were still required for campaign service.

My question concerns the various namings, and the logic - or lack of - behind them:-

Capt S. M. Boddy, IARO, was attd 2/94 Russells Infantry. His IGS clasp Waziristan 1919-21, was named CAPT., 2-94 INFY.

Capt J. L. Muir, IARO, comd a Troop of Sappers and Miners (1/S&M) during Third Afghan. His IGS clasp Afgh NWF 1919, was named LIEUT., I.A.R.O.  

Capt H. S. Crowley, IARO, was attd 1/S&M. His IGS clasps Mahsud 1919-1920, Waziristan 1919-1921, was named CAPT., I.A.R.O.

Lieut H. R. Corbett, IARO, was attd 2/69 Punjabis. His IGS clasps Afgh NWF 1919, Waziristan 1919-21, was named LIEUT., 2-69 PJBIS.

Lieut F. R. Swynnerton, IARO, was attd 2/56 Punjabis. His IGS clasp Afgh NWF 1919, was named LIEUT., 2-56 PJBIS.

Lieut Millar, IARO, was attd Supply & Transport Corps (S&T C). His IGS clasp Afgh NWF 1919, was named LIEUT., S.& T. C.

All were IARO - some were named to the IARO, the others, not. Perhaps an erudite member has the explanation?

Kindest regards,

Kim.