MaxD Posted 21 February , 2020 Share Posted 21 February , 2020 (edited) 58 minutes ago, TullochArd said: So over four weeks back in Blighty at some point might explain three chevrons not four? His RA Attestation record provides more clues (but not enough for a proper picture). It says France 1914 1915, Salonika 1915/16. He was married at home in December 1917 which might suggest a prolonged period ar home, perhaps downgraded medically? The Devonshire connection is clarified a bit by looking at his Labour Corps number which was allocated to the 8th (Devonshire) Infantry Labour Company which became 173 Labour Company Labour Corps. Although the attestation record has LC 6 3 17, this may be actually when he went to the Devonshire predecessor as 173 Company wasn't formed until May 1917. My interpretation is that he spent some/all of 1917 at least at home (he went back to France in mid 1918. Lots of puzzle pieces, no picture on the box! Max Edited 21 February , 2020 by MaxD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TullochArd Posted 21 February , 2020 Share Posted 21 February , 2020 "Lots of puzzle pieces, no picture on the box!" - that's a good one Max! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxD Posted 21 February , 2020 Share Posted 21 February , 2020 Tentative confirmation of your thought on chevrons?? Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 21 February , 2020 Share Posted 21 February , 2020 Yes. Seems to confirm a gap in service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TullochArd Posted 21 February , 2020 Share Posted 21 February , 2020 Yes. Seems to confirm a gap in service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted 21 February , 2020 Author Share Posted 21 February , 2020 I am reading this with great interest but to be honest having trouble trying to follow what is being said so please excuse my lack of understanding. I also know that he was returned to UK on a hospital train due to picking up some sort of infection. Not sure how long he was here for before been sent back. Have been asking family members if they have any details. MaxD that sounds a really good idea about sending off for his service record and many thanks for the links. thank you all for finding the time to look further and comment it really is appreciated Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted 21 February , 2020 Author Share Posted 21 February , 2020 Sorry forgot to add that he married in November 1917 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxD Posted 22 February , 2020 Share Posted 22 February , 2020 Yes, I originally wrote "December quarter" but when I saw it was 14 November I amended it but deleted only the quarter bit!! Do let us know when you have the record (it takes a little time), there are some intriguing aspects. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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