my friend wants to know

[BIFFO]

this WW1 lark is catching,my friend  has recently found out a relation was in ww1,we found his mic,,he wants to know why his service number changed,any wise GWF please  tell me 

[Bordercollie]

His regimental number changed each time he was transferred to a different regiment or corps.  His history is a little clearer on the medal roll.  It seems he transferred to a Railway Company RE for a spell and that is where he collected the third number on the MIC.  Perhaps he had some railway experience before enlisting.

Medal roll image courtesy of Ancestry

[BIFFO]

thank you  for your help.

[brianmorris547]

The RSE shows that he died of wounds in France 20/10/1918 42527 2 Bn Suffolk Regt. Father named as Frederick.

Brian

[Matlock1418]

At WFA/Fold3 - Two pension index cards for TOMS, George 42527, 2nd Suffolks

Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Toms, 97 Park Street, St Albans put in for a Dependant's Pension [Under Article 21 (1c) of the Royal Warrant] - got a very typical 5/- pw from 6-11-18

:-) M

Edited 5 August , 2021 by Matlock1418

[AndrewSid]

For context tell you’re friend that moving units was very common.  Ive yet to find a family member (about 10 researched) that had one service number.  My record is 5!