munce Posted 7 June , 2003 Share Posted 7 June , 2003 An entry in the London Gazette in March 1914 shows the appointment of my man as a second lieutenant in a Yeomanry regiment, but 'to be supernumerary' in brackets afterwards. What does this imply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian Bowbrick Posted 7 June , 2003 Share Posted 7 June , 2003 Munce, Supernumery usually means 'additional to strength'. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munce Posted 7 June , 2003 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2003 I understand the general meaning of the word, but not the precise implication here. When you say additional to strength, do you mean the official strength of the regiment being X number of officers, and that this man was taken on when the regiment already had its quota of 2/Lts? If so, how was that allowed, I mean, where did, for example, the budget come from to pay and equip him? What would he do without a platoon to command? Many thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian Bowbrick Posted 7 June , 2003 Share Posted 7 June , 2003 Munce - Yes he was additional to the quota, an extra pair of hands with no specific role. He could have been attached to gain experience, which is what the Supernumeries did when I was in. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munce Posted 7 June , 2003 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2003 Thanks, Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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