andrew pugh Posted 28 January , 2018 Share Posted 28 January , 2018 Good Afternoon All I have been trying to find information about 2nd Lt William Neate who listed as missing/killed on the 25/03/1918.The only info I have is that he served with the RASC with a service number SS/7717 he was then promoted to acting Sergeant and was commissioned into the 6th Battalion Royal Fusiliers on the 26/06/1917. He was serving with the 24th Battalion at the time of his death. I would like to try and find out where he came from what battalion he was in within the RASC. Just as a matter of interest what does SS mean as a prefix to his service number? I hope someone can help. Kind Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolymoleyRE Posted 28 January , 2018 Share Posted 28 January , 2018 1 hour ago, andrew pugh said: SS mean as a prefix to his service number? Hi Andy SS = Shoeing Smith Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 28 January , 2018 Share Posted 28 January , 2018 SS in the ASC meant Supply Special see http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/soldiers/a-soldiers-life-1914-1918/letter-prefixes-to-british-soldiers-numbers-in-the-first-world-war/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew pugh Posted 28 January , 2018 Author Share Posted 28 January , 2018 Thanks Andy Cheers for that information Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandererpaul Posted 28 January , 2018 Share Posted 28 January , 2018 His file, at the NA in Kew, maybe your best bet regarding his service. http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C1140249 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew pugh Posted 28 January , 2018 Author Share Posted 28 January , 2018 Hi Paul Thanks for the information given. I used to live not far from you Brackenbury Road Hammersmith, could not afford to live there now though.Once again thanks. Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss002d6252 Posted 28 January , 2018 Share Posted 28 January , 2018 SS/7716 attested 20 April 1915 After Neate's death there was a war gratuity of £15 10s paid to his family for service in the ranks. As a Sergeant this would indicate he received £8 basic for the first 12 months and then 10s per month. The £15 10s would give 27 months service which ties in with an enlistment in the month from 27 April 1915. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolymoleyRE Posted 28 January , 2018 Share Posted 28 January , 2018 3 hours ago, Mark1959 said: SS in the ASC meant Supply Special see http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/soldiers/a-soldiers-life-1914-1918/letter-prefixes-to-british-soldiers-numbers-in-the-first-world-war/ I stand corrected Mark..Daft thing is did know that....Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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