Argyll and Sutherland Highlander army number

[douglass]

My grandfather served with the Argylls but we dont know what Battalion he served in?

all i know is that he was awarded the British and Victory medal and that he was a prisoner of war.

His Number was S/16567, what does the S Signify?.

I wonder if I will ever be able to find what Bn he served in and would appreciate any help

Douglass

[HarryBettsMCDCM]

My grandfather served with the Argylls but we dont know what Battalion he served in?

all i know is that he was awarded the British and Victory medal and that he was a prisoner of war.

His Number was S/16567, what does the S Signify?.

I wonder if I will ever be able to find what Bn he served in and would appreciate any help

Douglass

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The "S" signfies a Service Battalion so that would reduce the range of Battalions he served with{or @ least started with} to 10th;11th;12th & 14th Battalions,the Service Battalions of the A & S H.

A MiC search using the number given shows a Gordon Highlander with that Number & a different number for the Arglls???if this is the same man,it might help to post his name here

[scott henderson]

Douglas.

My Grandfather was also in the Argylls during WW1 and also taken prisoner.

He had during his time 3 different service numbers, one of them being S/30729, the others were 6668 & 278202 which i believe is a 7th battalion number.

When he was taken prisoner on 25-3-18 he was with the 14th battalion.

You could try the regimental museum or down load his M.I.C from the national archives for £3.50.

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum

The Castle

Stirling

FK8 1EH

01786 475165

or e mail...museum@argylls.co.uk

The museum does not hold individual records but from my experience of phone calls & personal visits they will be more than happy to give you any help they can.

If i can be of any help to you then please let me know.

Regards.

Scott.