casualty form help please

[jwp2007]

On the casualty form - active service,included in my grandfathers pension records he was given 10 days leave to the uk in 1917, place of casualty is given as field, in the remarks section it has B.213, could anyone tell me what this means,

many thanks,

John.

[mhifle]

Hi,

I have seen Army Form B.213 listed as a 'Field Return'.

Regards Mark

[jwp2007]

Mark,

many thanks for the information, most helpful,

kind regards,

John.

[mhifle]

Hi,

Army Form B.213 (Field Return) was submitted by the unit on a weekly basis to the 3rd Echelon. It had information relating to the strength of the unit;

1. Appointments to the Acting and Lance Ranks.

2. Attachments

3. Casualties - Killed, Wounded, Missing, & Injuries (If self inflicted or accidental)

4. Wounded (If 'remaining on duty')

5. Detachments.

6. Details joining from Base Depots

7. Evacuations to hospital sick.

8. Promotions to Temporary or Permanent rank.

9. Personnel rejoining from being sick or wounded.

10. Reinforcements taken on strength.

11. Proceeding on leave (U.K. to be stated)

12. Transfers.

13. Reversions.

14. Rejoining from leave

Regards Mark

[jwp2007]

Mark,

thanks for all the additional info, this is fantastic !,

regards,

John.

[stiletto_33853]

John,

Here is the form in question although with the resizing you probably will not be able to see the details.

Andy

[jwp2007]

Hi Andy,

Thanks for posting the form, you are right just can't make out the details,even with the old specs on !!,

thanks again,

regards,

John.