mikew247 Posted 7 November , 2016 Share Posted 7 November , 2016 The attached Service Record shows that Edmund Burfield had a rather chequered career, spending a fair bit of time in Cells. The entry for 21 Apr 1917, whilst serving aboard HMS Juno, shows that he 'Run', which I assume means that he left the ship, never to return ?? My query is, as the ship was in harbour in Bombay, would it be likely that he went AWOL in India ? Where would he have gone etc. ? There is another entry beneath this one for 22 Apr, but I am unable to read it. Presumably, if he returned to Service, the details would be on his Record. Any assistant to resolve this query would be gratefully received, Regards, Mike Wright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horatio2 Posted 8 November , 2016 Share Posted 8 November , 2016 It is quite clear that he deserted [RUN] in Bombay and was never recovered from desertion. The RN medal roll shows that he forfeited his three WW1 medals by reason of desertion. He may well have found himself a billet in a merchant ship out of Bombay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew247 Posted 8 November , 2016 Author Share Posted 8 November , 2016 Thanks for that - obviously the letter R in the Medal Rolls means Run ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horatio2 Posted 8 November , 2016 Share Posted 8 November , 2016 R = RUN; F = FORFEITED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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