clarkc_bpo Posted 9 October , 2007 Share Posted 9 October , 2007 Hi all Just a quick one guys..... When a service number is S/7991, does the 'S' stand for anything in particular ? regards Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 9 October , 2007 Share Posted 9 October , 2007 in the asc its supply corps aif - enlisted S Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBrockway Posted 9 October , 2007 Share Posted 9 October , 2007 Varies from regiment to regiment. Which regiment was your soldier in? Rifle Brigade by any chance? Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBrockway Posted 9 October , 2007 Share Posted 9 October , 2007 Couldn't find S/7991 in the RB, though I do think the S prefix was used by RB for Kitchener volunteers. R was used by KRRC and I think RB and KRRC used alternate letters. I did find the following: Beggs, William Corps: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment No: S/7991 Rank: Private... Donaldson, Alexander Corps: Royal Highlanders Regiment No: S/7991 Rank: Private Bryan, Charles F Corps: Army Ordnance Corps Regiment No: S/7991 Rank: Private HTH Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkc_bpo Posted 9 October , 2007 Author Share Posted 9 October , 2007 It's from the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). The Alexander Donaldson below was my gt-gt-uncle. It would appear that 'S' maybe doesn't mean anything in particular then ? Seems strange that it was used quite often so hopefully someone knows what it means? regards Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 9 October , 2007 Share Posted 9 October , 2007 For infantry, most often designates "Service" ie recruited for war service, not as a regular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkc_bpo Posted 9 October , 2007 Author Share Posted 9 October , 2007 For infantry, most often designates "Service" ie recruited for war service, not as a regular ahaa! thanks Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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