RAF 178808 Edgar William Daniels

[alantwo]

I would appreciate help in interpreting the service record of 178808, Edgar William Daniels, National Archive ref: AIR 79/1614/178808 and AIR 76/121/171. His civilian occupation is described in the former as an Aero Engine Fitter, his rank in the latter appears to be Cadet. Daniels enlisted 17th June 1918 and transferred to RAF Reserve 23rd March 1919, but from the image below could someone explain what everything means in between.

Cropped image via Find My Past.

My thanks in advance for any advice.

Alan

[alantwo]

From researching the internet, would SAG represent School of Aerial Gunnery?

Alan

[charlie962]

6 hours ago, alantwo said:

From researching the internet, would SAG represent School of Aerial Gunnery?

Alan

Yes. But not sure what the letters in brackets mean.

No1 and No2 Fighting Schools are also in his record

Charlie

[alantwo]

3 hours ago, charlie962 said:

Yes. But not sure what the letters in brackets mean.

No1 and No2 Fighting Schools are also in his record

Charlie

Thanks Charlie, I wondered if the brackets were something to do with location, i.e., H = Hythe?
Alan

[HERITAGE PLUS]

The No 1 School of Aerial Gunnery was set up by Louis Strange in 1916 (he was a major at that time) at Hythe, Kent. When promoted to Lieutenant Colonel shortly after, Strange then established the No 2 School at Turnberry.

 

Dave

[alantwo]

Thanks Dave. Searching back through the Forum location has been discussed previously so I don’t think my theory about the bracketed letters and location holds water. There are different letters for the same school, perhaps it’s a role/specialisation or a department at the school?

From the website airhistory.org.uk CDD in the above record represents Cadet Distribution Depot and RD Recruits/Recruiting Depot (later Reserve Depot).

Alan