shaymen Posted 17 February , 2005 Share Posted 17 February , 2005 I am currently researching the following soldier Name: SEWELL, JAMES WILLIAM Initials: J W Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private Regiment: Royal Fusiliers Unit Text: 4th Bn. Age: 19 Date of Death: 15/09/1915 Service No: SR/7833 Additional information: Son of James and Elizabeth Sewell, of 5, "D" Block, Sutton Dwellings, James St., Green St., Bethnal Green, London. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 6 and 8. Cemetery: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Please can someone tell me what the SR satnds for - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 17 February , 2005 Share Posted 17 February , 2005 SR Regimental Letter Prefix denotes Special Reserve. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brown Posted 17 February , 2005 Share Posted 17 February , 2005 One abbreviation is Special Reserve. I have also seen it prefix a Royal Fusileer serial number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 17 February , 2005 Share Posted 17 February , 2005 SR Prefix seen on Royal Fuiliers, Royal Sussex, East Kent, R.G.A., Middlesex to my knowledge. Howard Williamson also indicates R.A., A.V.C., Royal Warwickshire, Royal Lancaster, East Surreys and KSLI in the Collectors Guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaymen Posted 17 February , 2005 Author Share Posted 17 February , 2005 Andy / Stuart Many Thanks Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredJCarss Posted 17 February , 2005 Share Posted 17 February , 2005 SR has also been found in Royal Highlanders / Black Watch. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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