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Charles Coyle - Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders


Debbie in B.C.

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Good Morning all,

I just found my Grandfather - Charles Coyle on the medal card list at Documents online.

He is listed as a Private, and has 2 Regiment numbers - 3721, and 325827. Both with the same regiment though - Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.

Can someone tell me why he might have 2 numbers?

Also, I would be thrilled if anyone could tell me more about his service?

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Debbie the topic discussed in these threads might help you.

Renumbering

Regards

James Brown

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Debbie the topic discussed in these threads might help you.

Renumbering

Regards

James Brown

Thank You James!

So, do I understand it correctly - By having the 2 numbers, it means that he would have enlisted with the territorial force in 1914, and then been renumbered in 1917.

That proves to be an excellent indicator of when a soldier enlisted - thanks again for pointing me in the right direction.

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