Muerrisch Posted 20 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 20 March , 2008 TF renumbering 1917, anyone have ACI 2414 please? I would hugely appreciate a scan of this seminal ACI, which gives detail of the renumbering into the six-figure series. I am well aware of the excellent article in The Long, Long Trail, but, for the definitive work on numbering we are attempting, I need to see the original. Most grateful if someone can oblige. This appeal also in 'Other' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 21 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 21 March , 2008 go on, think about it! Someone has this, somewhere, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyneside Chinaman Posted 21 March , 2008 Share Posted 21 March , 2008 Hi Given Graham is getting a nice sun tan I wondered if these got passed on in his hectic depature. All from the early DLI SWB lists, There is something strange about Nightingale, no indication that he is in a spec res Bn. If he enlisted in 1900 you would expect a four figure starting 7... If he was a re-enlistment with that number he re-enlisted in 1907 or what I think is he is 3/10230 having been a regular and joined the spec res. Number Name Enlisted 5423 A Smith 26/01/1895 5600 E T Philpott 14/05/1895 7357 H Chritchley 22/12/1900 8002 J Taylor 08/10/1902 8686 M Sloan 23/12/1903 8697 F Airey 04/01/1904 8789 R H Bell 01/03/1904 8849 A Wilson 20/04/1904 8944 E Tilley 29/08/2004 9041 B Gunton 23/11/1904 9814 T Cawley 16/01/2007 10230 J Nightingale 30/04/1900 11008 H Miller 09/08/1910 4/9302 H Dunkerley 05/09/1914 3/11720 T W Darvill 20/10/1914 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyneside Chinaman Posted 23 March , 2008 Share Posted 23 March , 2008 10230 J Nightingale enlisted 30/04/1900 Embarks with 2nd Bn as a Sgt 08/09/1914, 1914 Star Roll, discharged as WOII because of Frostbite in June 1915, SWB list. Not in the W&V Roll where he should be! Really got me going now 1900 enlistment should be four figure starting 6... or 7... One would expect a five figure to have enlisted in 1907 Can any get me the W&V reference off the MRC please. regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 26 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 26 March , 2008 Full copy 2414 now to hand, phew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 26 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 26 March , 2008 Testing the water. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel ...... project approaching completion. So, how to publish? It will be about 40 sides A4, 10 point .... 17000 words, many tables and diagrams. Graham and I have spent a great deal of hard-earned on research, and one way of recouping might be to sell as a booklet: spiral bound or whatever, could be home-produced to order and mailed out. Postage, paper, ink, printer wear and tear must account for say £2 to £3. Any possible takers, ideas etc? [Don't want the fag of dealing with printers and publishers, been there, done that .....] We hope this is the definitive guide, the first ever, AD1800 up to last week, as it were. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris basey Posted 27 March , 2008 Share Posted 27 March , 2008 During the course of this topic I have noticed a mention of Army number prefixes - including 'G' which I'm interested in. Can anyone enlighten me as to the relevance of prefixes - especially 'G'? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveE Posted 27 March , 2008 Share Posted 27 March , 2008 During the course of this topic I have noticed a mention of Army number prefixes - including 'G' which I'm interested in. Can anyone enlighten me as to the relevance of prefixes - especially 'G'? Chris I don't know how widespread the G/ prefix was but for those infantry Regiments in Eastern Command, Middlesex, Royal Fusiliers, Royal Sussex etc... the G/ Prefix indicates General Service, i.e. service for the duration of the war only. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveE Posted 27 March , 2008 Share Posted 27 March , 2008 Grumpy I've no idea how you approach publishing, distribution etc. but whatever you decide to do I'll register an interest in a copy (at least that way you'll get an idea of numbers, even if it's only the one ) Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris basey Posted 27 March , 2008 Share Posted 27 March , 2008 Many thanks, Steve. That fits nicely as the men in question were members of 8th East Surreys. Another fast resolution from the GWF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinglma Posted 27 March , 2008 Share Posted 27 March , 2008 Grumpy I would also be interested in purchasing a copy. Mike S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 27 March , 2008 Share Posted 27 March , 2008 I should also be interested in obtaining a copy when available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 27 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 27 March , 2008 I hope I made it clear that: a. the work is not finished, merely on the home straight. b. that my co-author will certainly want a say [from Saudi], and c. that a preferred means of promulgation [!] has not been batted around much. Nevertheless, all your interests have been noted, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughton Posted 27 March , 2008 Share Posted 27 March , 2008 Why not an electronic copy? Upload the product to the web and then sell each buyer a pass code to get access. You can put it in a PDF file that is password protected so it can not be altered, etc. However anyone who buys a paper copy could make copies for redistribution anyway. Sort of the way that fellow is selling his Idiot Diet on the web. Many others do it as well. I'll bet there is a service that will look after it for you for a small fee, so set your price and then add that fee on top - probably less than handling and postage. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 28 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 28 March , 2008 Yes, electronic is a possibility ..... trouble is, I use all my energy on research and writing and have a patrician disdain for vulgar trade [how my subconscious sees it!] such that my five published books were all grief the moment I put down the figurative pen. I need an entrepreneurial alter ego to take over! At no cost!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Strawbridge Posted 28 March , 2008 Share Posted 28 March , 2008 My son published a book earlier this year (self published). He did a lot of research before going the route that he did. As I understand it his best, easiest and cheapest option was to have the book prepared on a disc in the way that he and the printer wanted it. The disc was made available to the printer who just popped it into the computer attached to his printing presses and the whole operation produced a properly printed, bound and trimmed book for immediate use. From then on each book was printed to order ie my son found a buyer for a book, advised the printer and the book was printed, wrapped and posted direct to the purchaser - one at a time if necessary. No need to print hundreds and have them in a box under the bed awaiting buyers. If interested I would be happy to pass on son's telephone number for a chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPotter Posted 28 March , 2008 Share Posted 28 March , 2008 David, Perhaps a word with the editor of the WFA's most excellent Stand To! would be useful? I would imagine it is published in a very similar manner to that described by Jim. Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 28 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 28 March , 2008 Thank you: I am a regular contributor to ST!, but a period-spread of AD 1800 to the present will probably be unappetising for a 1914-1918 journal! My son published a book earlier this year (self published). He did a lot of research before going the route that he did. As I understand it his best, easiest and cheapest option was to have the book prepared on a disc in the way that he and the printer wanted it. The disc was made available to the printer who just popped it into the computer attached to his printing presses and the whole operation produced a properly printed, bound and trimmed book for immediate use. From then on each book was printed to order ie my son found a buyer for a book, advised the printer and the book was printed, wrapped and posted direct to the purchaser - one at a time if necessary. No need to print hundreds and have them in a box under the bed awaiting buyers. If interested I would be happy to pass on son's telephone number for a chat. Thank you, noted: most interested. Please PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPotter Posted 28 March , 2008 Share Posted 28 March , 2008 David, Yes - sorry - I should perhaps have been clearer? I did not mean publication within ST!, but publication of a booklet using the same format and facilities as used by ST!, whereby articles are submitted on disk for electronic editing then printed from that medium. Jim seems have come up with the solution, if a 'paper' document is to be the end result. Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 28 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 28 March , 2008 My generation is always happier with a paper document! For 41 years I successfully fought off the concept of a paperless office! Can't beat a good book in front of the fire, with a glass of red biddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 28 March , 2008 Share Posted 28 March , 2008 Paper every time. You can pick it up at any time without having to switch on, load a disc, select a program etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 28 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 28 March , 2008 and no electricity needed by day. One day, that might just matter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 28 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 28 March , 2008 I am now in, sort of, contact with Graham Stewart in Saudi. Its hare and tortoise stuff, his use of a PC is very circumscribed [good one, he keeps getting the end cut off!]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saberhagen427 Posted 4 April , 2008 Share Posted 4 April , 2008 If you prepare a PDF version you could use a print on demand service like Lulu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 4 April , 2008 Author Share Posted 4 April , 2008 I have no problem with PDF, did my books in it, so thank you for the tip. Project going like a train. A Swiss train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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