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49 Waldron Road,
Earlsfield,
September 28th 1948.
London, S.W.18.R
PMO
Dear Sir,
patres
I write to ask you whether you could
send me a letter, required by the Officers'
Association, Belgrave Square, showing the
reason for my leaving service as a Captain, RA,
in December 1945.
My Army number was 265247. I was
demobilised in December, 1945, under Class "B"
and my age-group was 46. The unit which I.
left was 7lst Field Regt., RA.
I should be veryi grateful if the
letter could reach me by the Friday of this
week.
I am, Sir,
Yours Sincerely,
YShado
AG 6,
War-Department,
WAR OFFICE
Lansdowne House.
ANRECORDS
REGO.
FILE
Buords
W 2A9
30SEP148
ACE


SIOane 3477 Ext. 768
IOA
71, Eaton Square,
P/265247/1 (Rocords)
I October, 1948.
Sir,
With reference to your letter of 28th Septembor, 1948,
I am oamantot by the Arny Council to furnish, from the reoor's
of tho Departnent, the folloving pertioulars af the military
service of Lieutenant Mourice Stanbury ROWDON:-
Enlisted into The Queen' a Royal Regiment,
emboiici Territorial Amy....
Transferron to Class "(T) Torritarial Arny
Recarvee.
Imbodied for service...
Discharged on appointnent to a camnissi one
Appointed to an emergenoy comission as
2nd Licutenant, Royal Artillery..
Pronoted War Substantive Lieutcnant..
Appointed Acting Gaptaine. *
Relinquishe? acting rank of Captaine..
Released under Class *3" with effoct from.
Sorvei overneaBe
His record and services were sa tisfactory.
I aua, Sir,
Yaur obedient Servant,
(Sgd.) L. V. SUMNER
For
Licutenant M. S. Rondon,
Permanent Under-Secretery oi Staue.
49, Waliron Roan,
EARLSPIEID,
London, S.W.18.


S : FOrMEC
ARMY FORM 562
OFFICÈR CADET TRAINING UNIE
FIRST APPOINTMENTS
EMERGENCY COMMISSIONS
FORM to to be filled up by successful Candidates for appointment to Emergency Conamissions
in the Army.
Name in full.. MAURICE
STANBURY
ROWDON.
Family or Territorial Claims (if any), to
be fully stated
1. Regiments or Corps.
of the British or
Indian Army for
which I desire to
express a preference.
Officers wishing for
Scottish, Irish, or Weish (2)
Regiments should state
their connection, if
any, with the country
in question.
a >(Not more than three
Regiments or Corps (3)
should be specified.
Family or Territorial
claims should be fully
stated.)
2. (For applicants for Household Cavalry and Foot
Guards only)
Have you been accepted by the Colonel of the
Regiment for which you have applied above ?
(NOTE. No commissions in Regiments of House-
hold Cavalry or Foot Guards will be granted
unless applicants have previously been accepted by
the Colonels of the Regiments concerned.)
Signature..
TS Randor.
Address to which notification
of appointment should be
Al. WAADRON ROAD
sent. Any change should be
at once notified to the War
Office
EARLSFIELR, HONDON S.W. 18.
shr.
(To be written IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Date.. 31 Tamaey. 19H. 3.
NOTE.--This Form must' be filled up and torwarded to r THE UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE,
THE WAR OFFICE (M.S. 2.), WHITEHALL, LONDON, S.W.I," through the Officer
Commanding, Officer Cadet Training Unit.


: % irArmy Form B.2617 (cevised)
RECOMMENDATION -FORM FOR GANDIDATES: FOR
M OFFICER: "CADET TRAININGYUNTTS,
Tir lg" Ct
f PART (To-beiçomipleted-by.t the. Candidate:)
- Surname. " ROWDON
2. Army Number.
3 Christian-nâmes MAURICE . STANEURY
Rank:
(adeld
5." Date of.Promotion.
A sip.
Uniti
OLUSFTS CA
Dateof.j joining
unit.
présent.
oiy
Dàte of'enlistment
birth* à
Civil Identity, Not ENTE 1733
00 Place of,birth*
ho - 1
Religion,
Nationality, at- birth.
(If naturalized-staté dâte and number. .of Certificate).
Wois
Nàme and nationality at birth offather.
IhAIAM JOWN RowYON Bktik
naturalized stàte date and: numberrof, Certifiçate).
Name:and: nâtionalitysat.birth of-mother. C. NADYS BROORE
Married or: single.
Nationality at birth of' wifé.
Number of children.
Nextiof kin and Ai Permanent Address: ofnéxt. of kinW. Ronodoni
nimn
School: or. other.Educational Establishments (with dates) a
Cihose
Kile Colonge
Tune it4a
Educational, certificates (with.dates).
Sehove
ixe
Eanguagés (state if written or spoken).
se aad
23: Civil occupation:
24. Name of last employer


Arm or Corps-in, which-antomne
e choices: ta:be given, in order or priorit
one to.be. non-technical.
-d , 1 cal l -
26. Technical qualifications, if any, for each of above choices :
27. Have you ever been convicted by.the Civil Power or by Court Martial t Ho
If.so, state date and circumstances.
I I
28. Have' you prèviously been admitted to' the R.M.A./ R.M.C. or to an. Officer Cadet Training" Unit?
If so,.give particulars..
29. 'Have you at any time held a commission in' any branch of H.M. Forces ? If so; give full particulars
30. - General remarks (including O.T.C. experience : rank in O.T.C.; number of camps attended;
certificates' obtained).
TTiC. E manuel elisl )ad I snre Coimmon,
ST.C: Oxtera
Sestifiiale "A'..
Icertify that to the best of my knowledge, the.abové particulars are correct and complete.
Signature. :
v:S Roodon
This must be supported by a certificate of registration of birth which shows the full names of the parents."
t Comimanding Officers. will. use their discretion in deciding whether a man who appears. otherwise suitable should
f. be rejected on account of conviction by the. Civil Power or by a Court Martial. For example, rio serious notice need be
taken of convictions on account of youthful. indiscretions or minor motoring offences, but where the cause of conviction
indicates a lack, of the high moral qualities which' are required of an officer, consideration must be given as to whether the:
facts: disclased point to the total unsuitability of the candidate for comimissioned rank. Due regard must howèver bé
paid to the fact that bravery and distinguished service in the field may be an overriding consideration in spite of past records.


Sre
ART
Gertificate,of mon faracter_iot-thé past.four yearsito be pasted in_here.,
A.F. B2617 (Inset.)
CANDIDATE FOR ADMISSION TO AN OFFICER CADET TRAINING UNIT
CERTIFICATE OF MORAL CHARACTER FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS.
If-the candidate has been at a school or other educational establishment during any
portion of the period,. .the certificate should be signed by the head of the establishment, other-
- - wise it.may be signed by any responsible person (not a near relative or connection) who has
béén well acquainted with the candidate in private life during the period. If the above-
mentioned person cannot certify for the whole period of four years, a second certificate for the
périod not covered. by the first should be signed by a similar person. +
If the candidate has been a regular soldier or àn embodied Territorial Army soldier for
part of the, four years, a certificate is not needed for that part spent in the Army.
I.certify to the good moral character of Maurice Stanley Rowdon
From
(Sept.18th 1933-July
41 or the last_
Signature.
OTEAOXO
Rank,.office or occupation
ate, firic 1644y
Address Shis - L nS
hos arlunlsrs Cllsp
I cèrtify to the good moral character of Manice Stnly Rondn
for the last. yan
Signature.
4DrM.Staont
Rank, office or occupation_
Clok
Isdn
Date_ 5/7laz
Address.
Koble
alat
Oeph
To be completed when the first certificate does not cover the whole of the four years.
t The following come under the heading of a Responsible person' " :
Senior Officers in thé Fighting or Civil Services (either serving in or rétired and living in
.Great Britain or Northern Ireland):
Members of either House of Parliament:
Members of County, City, Borough or District Councils, or their equivalent in Scotland:
Holders of Judicial Office, Magistrates, Practising Barristers and Solicitors, Directors,
Secretaries, and Departmental Managers of Public Companies,. Ministers of Parishes or
other local Clergymen, and Registered Medical Practitioners.
This form to be attached to Army Form B2617 at Part III. -
- a R
Date.
Commanding:


PART HI: (To be completed" by't the candidate' Commahding. Officer.
Militaryparticulars ofCandidate
Military character.
2. Training standards attained
3. Courses attended
4., Power of leadership."
5. Medical category
I. certify. thati my opinion No
Rank F
Name r
lau
Sfan VA
1 à Sido
is suited' by: personality'and' intelligence. to beitrained. with'a View. to being commissioned. a
Signatute.
Date:
Commanding( 'zr
ONCOLONELY
Command in.which Unit isistationed:
COMMANDINGA
- OXFORD UNIVERSITY SENIOR TRAINING CORPSI
PART IV. (To. bè: complèted by, Comandlriervicwing Board);
Remarks as.to suitability. as an. officer. (NOT from'a'technical 'point of-vie
erviewing Boarde
ident
emb TS
Date
*Signature of President of-Board.
PART V (To- -be "completèd by a: Lieut-Colonel, ofthe Arm"or.Corps for which' thécandidate has
* expressed-first choice, if technical'and where this differs from.thejonevin" which'he is serving):
Icertify that No
Rank.
- Name
a is interviewed-by. me' on,
isnot
and is,inmy opinion,.technically. suitablé for'training for
commission in: :
SEU
Signature
Date
Commanding: :
PART VI. (To "bé completed-by a: Lieut.-Colonel of the Arm' or Corps:for. which :the 'candidate has:
expressed second dichoice,'if technical and where this differs. .from-the: one in. which-he-is,
serving.'and-if he has not been accepted under V. abovè.).
I'certify that No:.
Rank.
Name.
was interviewed I by me On"
*is"not
and is,'in' my opinion' téchnically suitable for,training for
comimission in
Signature.
Date.
Commanding:


Army Form B 2616
RECORD SHEET
CADET
1a3 OCT REGT RA.
Officer Cadet Training Unit
Army No..
ROWDON
Name
MAURICE STANBURY
Christian Names
101 SEPTEMBER.
Date of Joining O.C.T.U..
(including Indian Army) I.
Choice of (to Regiment agree with A.F. E. 562)
Regiment to which posted..


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ETTE 73/3x
112 - Form 1i 103-I.
SERVICE AND CASUALTY FORM
ijc mjauly Kcuiuby nsajulu.
Army No..
Signature of Officer.
Corps
Unit
Surname
The
Rowpen
Queen's Royal Regiment.
Christian Names. hy-omnrss. lanky
Religion
CAE
If married state date.
*Substantive Rank and Appointment:
*Acting, Temporary or Local Rank,
Tobe completedby O.i/c Records when the Soldieri is transferred
giving date
4: to orret pgaged invthe Army.Reserve -
Attestation paper
(i) Date of transfer to Army Rèserye.
(Number of Army Form)
(ii) Rankon transfer to.Army.Reserve.
If ofAlien origin state particulars
(iii) Date of Promotion thereto.
(iv) Service in present rank.
Days.
Date of birth as declared on attestation 20-9- 22 (v) Re-engagement or Re-enlistment for Sec. D Army Reserve
Period.
yrs.
Date of Enlistment.
Date Service reckons from
Medical (6)
(b) Date called to Colours.
Category
Date
Authority
Period of Engagement
20E
(c) Special conditions (if any) of
Enlistment or Rate of Pay
(d) Any subsequent variations
* Full Name and Address of Next of Kin and
of conditions of service
Relationship.
Extension of Service
Mth L Watham Trimn Pow EN
(Dates and period to be
stated)
WALDTOH 2A0
Date of Re-engagement.
Period.
ARh a SPUXLD
Trade on Enlistment
qihaolenls
SWI8
Corps trade and grade
Qualifications (e)
Continued beyond 21 years to.
(date service
a Miscellaneous entries (f): -
expires)
NOTES. * *Entries to be in
8) Instructions Here enter bamedcin regarding completion greciy any subsequent ideieadr. claim .10I actueal after when verification necessary ARe birth mobilization. certificate.
3 Whether "for Home Service tonet ENS special L &c.
If to be retained Home Service, period, at specified, atebe to ned, also authority, and on what grounds.
8 Signaller, Instructions Farrier, regarding ae allotment of these sub-heads will be made as may be necessary after mobilization.


Record of all casualties regarding promotions (acting, temporary,
Service
of Part II - h local or substantive), forfeiture appointments, of
transfers, postings, attach- Plaçe Army
ti allowed not Signature of Offçer
Brecet or other
Unit ments, and discharge &c., from Ilospital, pay, wounds, Casualty accidents, admission to of
Date reckon for certifying
Authority
Date, of disembarkation and embarkation Clearing from Stations,. a theatre eci Casualty Rank
pension correctness cntries of
war (including furlough, &c.)
Yrs. Days
Cayoinhd Classh Welanss
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.Registration
43 3. Army
Number
Number..
ROWDEN
2.Christian Names...
Part II Order
"B. Service
JOT4-26E-DuEEaR.
Trade, :
4. Regiment TheQusen's Reyal-Regiment.
or Corps
5. Nature of
Engagement
6. Date of Joining (Army Class)
Date. of.Enlistment (Others).. lq-
7.. Date- of Birth. 20-9- .2.2.
8. Nationa ity or
C. Medical
Dual Nationality.
Category Al
9. Religion
10. Industry
2. 11. Ocçupational Classification.
12, -Causé of becoming DESCHARARR RAS U Kvat 1410
Non-effective.
13. Single or Married.
19. Location. M
14. Home Town and County (U.K.)f LONDON
X. Date Rejoined Reserve
Country (abroad)
from


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Postings
Offr's Part Il
Postings
Offes Partil
Promotions'
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Order
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RECORDS:
Dated.
Entry ser 17. Hquggq
Dates ou which Amendment Slips were sent 'to Central Card Index
Date? - 2 6 NOV 1942 Juyay6 (2)


Army Personnel Centre, Support Division
Historical Disclosures, Mail Point 555
Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street
GLASGOW G2 8EX
Telephone: 0141 224 3030
ARMY
MNLTARY SECRETESL
Facsimile: 0141 224 3172
Email: APC-Sp-PariDiscl-Dis4-Mailbox@mod.uk
Our reference:
Mrs DHA Rowdon
DIAPC/HD/DESK 8/272751
44 Brookwood Road
London
SW18 5BY
Dear Mrs Rowdon
Maurice Stanbury Rowdon
I am enclosing copies of the contents of your late nusband's service file and I hope you will
find these interesting. A list of abbreviations is enclosed to assist you.
You have been provided with all the information that we hold about your late husband and
this office is not resourced to carry out additional research. However, you may find the
following addresses useful sources of additional general information:
National Archives
Imperial War Museum
MOD Medal Office
Ruskin Avenue
Lambeth Road
Building 250
Kew
London SE1 6HZ
Imjin Barracks
Richmond
Gloucester
Surrey TW9 4DU
GL3 1HW
Tel: 08
Web site
Web site www.wm.org.uk
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
You can visit the National Archives, to do your own research (you will have to provide some
form of identification in order to obtain a reader's ticket), or the National Archives will do the
research for you for a fee. Alternatively, the website has a list of independent researchers
who you can employ.
Information on the regiment itself may be held in the Imperial War Museum. If you wish to
view a particular regimental history an appointment is necessary and should be booked at
least 24 hours in advance.
Regimental and corps museums can also be a useful source of additional information and
the Army Museums Ogilby Trust website at www.armymuseums.org.uk. provides contact
details for them all.


Only the Ministry of Defence Medal Office can verify details concerning entitlement to
campaign medals and you should contact them directly if you have any queries.
I hope this is helpful.
Yours sincerely
( Meimn,
Linda Nelson
Administrative Officer
Historical Disclosures
If you are not satisfied with this response or you wish to complain about any aspect of the handling
of your request, then you should contact Ms B Hutchinson, Disclosures Manager, Army Personnel
Centre, Mail Point 527, Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street, Glasgow G2 8 EX in the first instance.
If informal resolution is not possible and you are still dissatisfied then you may apply for an
independent internal review by contacting the Head of Corporate Information, 2nd Floor, MOD Main
Building, Whitehall, SW1A 2HB (e-mail CIO-FOI-IR@mod.uk). Please note that any request for an
internal review must be made within 40 working days of the date on which the attempt to reach
informal resolution has come to an end.
If you remain dissatisfied following an internal review, you may take your complaint to the
Information Commissioner under the provisions of Section 50 of the Freedom of Information Act.
Please note that the Information Commissioner will not investigate your case until the MOD internal
review process has been completed. Further details of the role and powers of the Information
Commissioner can be found on the Commissioner's website, http://www.ico.gov.uk.


Useful Abbreviations
Acting
Assistant
Anti Aircraft
AAC
Army Air Corps
AA COLL
Army Apprentice College
AAHC
Army Auxiliary Horse Company
AAl
Allied Army Italy
Australian Army Medical Corps
AARR
Airborne Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment
AAS
Army Apprentices School
AATDC
Army Airborne Transport Development Centre
AATS
Anti Aircraft Training Centre
Army Book
Airborne
ABC
Armoured Brigade Company (RASC)
ABOD
Advanced Base Ordnance Depot (India)
ABS
Army Board Secretariat
ABSD
Army Blood Supply Depot (RAMC)
Army Contracts
ACC
Army Catering Corps
Armoured Car Company (RAC)
ACEP
Army Communications Equipment Production
Army Council Instruction
Army Chaplain's Department
ACP
Army Composite Platoon (RASC)
A. CPL OF HORSE Acting Corporal ofHorse
A. CYC. CORPS
Army Cyclist Corps
Armoured Division
Air Despatch
Assistant Director
ADC
Aide-dé-Camp
Assistant Director General ofMedical Services
ADMS
Assistant Director Medical Services
ADS
Army Dental Services
ADST
Assistant Director Supply and Transport
ADT
Armoured Division Troops
Army Equipment
AEC
Army Education Corps
Army Educational Company
AEDN
Army Education
AER
Army Emergency Reserve
Army Form
AFD
Airborne Forces Depot
AFPD
Army Forms and Publications Depot
AFS
Air Formation Signals
AFV
Armoured Fighting Vehicle
AFW
Army Field Workshops.
Adjutant General
Adjutant Generals Base
AGDU
Army Guard Dog Unit
AGR
Army General Reserve
Army Group Royal Artillery


A. GYM.ST.
Army Gymnastic Staff
Army Health
Army Hospital Corps
AIG
Assistant Instructor in Gunnery
AIO
Army Intelligence Officer
AIRLINE COY.
Airline Company (RE Unit specialising in overhead cables)
AKC
Army Kinema Corporation
Air Landing
A L/CPL.
Acting Lance Corporal
ALFN
Allied Landing Forces Norway
ALS
Army Legal Services
AMC
Army Medical Corps
Airdrome Maintenance Company (RE)
AM COL
Ammunition Column
AMCU
Anti Malarial Control Unit
A. MULE DEPOT Army Mule Depot
Army Pay Corps
Army Pay Department
Army Medical Corps
Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps
Administrative Medical Officer
AMS
Army Medical Services
ANS.
Army Nursing Services
Army Ordnance Corps
Army Ordnance Department
Advanced Ordnance Depot
AORE
Army Operational Research Establishment
AOSR
Army Operational Science and Research
Army Pay Corps
Army Pay Department
APL
Army Pioneers and Labour
APO
Army Post Office
Army Printing and Stationary Services
Army Physical Training Corps
Army Recruiting
ARMD
Armoured
ARTY
Artillery
Army Service Corps
Army Selection Centre
ASCB
Army Sport Control Board
ASD
Army Staff Duties
A. SGT.
Acting Sergeant
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
AS OF FH
Army School of Field Hygiene
A SURG
Army Surgeon
Army Training
ATC
Armoured Training Centre
Army Troops Company
Army Troops Company (RE)
A/Tk
Anti Tank
ATS
Auxiliary Territorial Service
Army Veterinary Corps
AVRS
Army Veterinary' and Remount Services
Artisan Works (RE)
Acting Warrant Officer Class 1


AWOL
Absent Without Leave
AWRE
Atomic Weapons Research Establishment
AYR, SEO
Ayrshire Yeomanry
BANU
British Army News Unit
British Army of the Rhine (post First World War)
British Armed Forces Special Vouchers
British Army ofthe Rhine (post Second World War)
BAPO
British Army Post Office (RE)
Battle Casualty
Battery Commander
BCD
Biological and Chemical Defence
BCOF
British Commonwealth Occupation Force (Japan)
Bomb Disposal
Base Depot
Biological Defence
BDC
Bomb Disposal Company
BDE
Brigade
BDR
Bombardier Royal Artillery rank of Corporal
BDS
Bomb Disposal section (RE)
BDSM
Bandsman
BEDF.R
Bedfordshire Regiment
BEDF. YEO.
Bedfordshire Yeomanry
British Expeditionary Force
BETFOR
British Element Trieste Force
BFAP
British Forces Aden Protectorate
British Forces Broadcasting Service
British Families Education Service
British Forces Network
BLA
British Liberation Army
Bugle Major
Brigade Major
Battalion
BNAF
British North Africa Force
BOD
Base Ordnance Depot
BORD.R.
Border Regiment
BPTC
Bulk Petrol Transport Company (RASC)
Battery Quarter Master Sergeant
BRC
Base Reinforcement Camp
British Red Cross Society
BRIG.
Brigadier (post 1922?)
BRIG.GEN.
Brigadier General (pre 1922?)
BSD
Base Supply Depot (RASC)
BSM
Battery Sergeant Major
BTA
British Troops Austria
BTTN.
Battalion
BTU
Blood Transfusion Unit (RAMC)
BTY.
Battery
BUCKS. YEO.
Buckinghamshire Yeomanry
British West Indies Regiment
British West Indies Regiment
Civil Affairs
Canadian Army Medical Corps
CAMB.R.
Cambridgeshire Regiment


CAMN. HIGHS
Cameron Highlanders
CAPT.
Captain
CAS
Coastal Artillery School
CAV.
Cavalry
CAV.BDE
Cavalry Brigade
CBO
Counter Battery Officer
CCF
Combined Cadet Force
Control Commission Germany (British Element)
Casualty Clearing Station
Chief Engineer (RE)
CEPO
Civilian Establishment and Pay Officer
CFA
Cavalry Field Ambulance
CFN
Craftsman (REME rank of Private)
Council of Voluntary War Workers
Chaplain General
C.GDS
Coldstream Guards
CGS
Chief of General Staff
Commander in Chief
CHES.R
Cheshire Regiment
CHES. YEO.
Cheshire Yeomanry
CHT.
Corps of Horse Transport (prefix used in ASC)
CIC
Commander in Chief
Cookery Instruction Centre
Civilian Internment Camp
CL YEO
City ofl London Yeomanry
Corps of Military Accountants
CMF
Central Mediterranean Force
CMP
Corps of Military Police
CMS (AD)
Civilian Medical Services (Army Department)
CMT.
Mechanical Transport I Old Army ASC prefix
Commanding Officer
COD
Central Ordnance Depot
COY.
Company
C. OF A.S.
Corps of Army Schoolmasters
C. OF HRS
Corps of Hussars
COL.
Colonel
C. OF LOND. YEO. City ofLondon Yeomanry
CO OF LOND. YEO. County of London Yeomanry
C. OF LRS
Corps of Lancers
COMD
Command
Commander
COMDT
Commandant
COMSEC
Command Secretary
CONN. RANG.
Connaught Rangers
Cpl.
Corporal
Company Quarter Master Sergeant
Coast Regiment (RA)
Command Royal Engineer
CRU
Civil Resettlement Unit
CSDIC
Combined Services Detail Interrogation Centre
CSDU
Central Salvage Depot Unit
CSEU
Combined Services Entertainment Unit
C. SGT.
Colour Sergeant
Company Sergeant Major
ChiefSuperintendent of Ranges (Army)


Clothing and Textiles
CTBA
Ceased to be Attached
CTBE
Ceased to be Entitled
CTC
Cavalry Tank Corps
Chemical Warfare
Devon and Dorset Regiment
Development and Training
Divisional Ammunition Column
DADAW
Deputy Assistant Director Army Welfare
Deputy Assistant Director of Medical Services
Depot Battalion (RE)
Depot Brigade (RA)
District Commander
DCC
Defence Communications Centre
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Distinguished Conduct Medal
District Court Martial
District Censorship Station
Deputy Director of Medical Services
Duration of Emergency
Director of Establishment
DEMS
Defensive Equipped Merchant Ship
DERR
Duke of Edinburgh's S Royal Regiment
DENBIGH, YEO. Denbighshire Yeomanry
DEVON. R.
Devonshire Regiment
D.G. or D. GDS.
Dragoon Guards
Defence Intelligence
DID
Detail Issue Depot (RASC)
DIV.
Division
Durham Light Infantry
Driver Mechanical Transport (ASC prefix) - 3
Députy Military. Governor
DMR.
Drummer
DMS
Driver Mechanic School
DOC
Docks Operating Company (RE)
D OF E
Duration of Engagement
D OF W
Duration of War
DNS.
Dragoons
D. OF CORN.L.I. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
D. OF LANCS. O.Y. Duke ofLancaster's Own Yeomanry
DORSET. R.
Dorset Regiment
DORSET. YEO.
Dorset Yeomanry
DPM
Deputy Provost Marshal
Despatch Rider
DSAF
Depot and School Airborne Forces
DSC
Divisional Supply Column
Distinguished Service Order
DTR
Driver Training Regiment
DURH L.I.
Durham Light Infantry
DVR.
Driver (rank equating to Private)
Duration of war
E&M COY
Electrical and Mechanical Company (RE)
EAC
Equipment Assembly Company (REME)


ECC
Emergency Cooks Course
ECT
Emergency Cookery Training
Egyptian Expeditionary Force
Expeditionary Force Canteen (First World War)
EFI
Expeditionary Force Institutes
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (Army)
EMS
Emergency Medical Service
ENGR
Engineers
ENSA
Entertainment National Service Association
ERE
Extra Regimental Employment
E.R. OF YORK. Y. East Riding of Yorkshire Yeomanry
ESBD
Electrical Stores Base Depot
Engineer Store Base Depot
ESD
Engineer Stores Depot
ESE
Engineer Stores Establishment
ESSEX R.
Essex Regiment
ESSEX YEO.
Essex Yeomanry
EST
Establishments
E. SURR. R.
East Surrey Regiment
E. YORK. R.
East Yorkshire Regiment
EX. FCE. CAN.
Expeditionary Force Canteen
Field Ambulance
Field Ambulance
First Aid Nursing Yeomanry
FARELF
Far East Land Force
F. COY
Fortress Company
FDS
Field Dressing Station
Forward Delivery Squadron (RAC)
FF REGT
Frontier Force Regiment (India)
Field General Court Martial
Field Hospital
FLD. BKY
Field Bakery
FOO
Forward Observation Officer
FOU
Forward Observer Unit (RA)
FPKS
Field Park Squadron (RE)
FPS
Field Park Squadron (RE)
FSS
Field Security Section
FUS
Fusilier (Rank equating to Private)
FVPE
Fighting Vehicle Proving Establishment
FVS
Fighting Vehicle Section
FWN.
Forewoman (QMAAC NCO)
George Cross
GC COY
General Construction Company (RE)
General Court Martial
GCR
Gold Coat Regiment
GDS.
Guards
General Duties Section
GDSM
Guardsman (Rank equating to Private)
G.GDS
Grenadier Guards
Guards Machine Gun Regiment
GEN
General
General Hospital
GLAM. YEO
Glamorgan Yeomanry


GLOUC. R.
Gloucestershire Regiment
George Medal
Garrison Military Police
Gnr.
Gunner (Rank equating to Private in Royal Artillery)
General Officer Commanding
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief
GORD. HIGHS.
Gordon Highlanders
GORDONS
Gordon Highlanders
Group
GRKS.
Gurkhas
General Routine Order
General Service
GSC
General Service Corps
GSO
General Staff Officer
GT COY
General Transport Company
GTTB
General Trades Training Battalions (Royal Signals)
HAA
Heavy Anti Aircraft
Honourable Artillery Company
H.A.C. ART
Honourable Artillery Company Artillery Section - 3
Honourable Artillery Company Infantry Section - 3
HAMP. R.
Hampshire Regiment
HAMPS. R.
Hampshire Regiment
HAMPS. YEO.
Hampshire Yeomanry
HAT
Home Ambulance Train (RAMC)
HCBTC
Home Counties Brigade Training Centre
Home Defence
HEREFORD R.
Hereford Regiment
HERT. R.
Hertfordshire Regiment
HERTS. R.
Hertfordshire Regiment
HERTS. YEO.
Hertfordshire Yeomanry
HIGHLAND CYC. BTN. Highland Cyclist Battalion
HIGH. L.I.
Highland Light Infantry
Hong Kong and Singapore Royal Garrison Artillery
Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps
Highland Light Infantry
HOUSEHOLD BN. Household Battalion
HPS
Home Port Security (Intelligence Corps)
HQ SW
Headquarters Static Workshop (REM)
HRS.
Hussars
Heavy Recovery Section (REME)
HRS(MT)
Heavy Report Shop (Motor Transport) (RAOC)
Holding Strength
Hospital Ship
HSF
Home Service Force
HTR
Heavy Training Regiment (RAC).
HUNTS. CYCLIST
Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalion
Intelligence
IACC
Indian Army Corps of Clerks
IAOC
Indian Army Ordnance Corps
In charge of
ICC
Intelligence Corps Centre
Inspectorate of Establishments


IFCU
Indian Field Censor Unit (Intelligence Corps)
Instructor in Gunnery
I. GDS.
Irish Guards
IJLB
Infantry Junior Leader Battalion
INF.
Infantry
INFY.
Infantry
INT CORPS
Intelligence Corps
Intelligence Officer
IR. GDS.
Irish Guards
ITC
Infantry Training Centre
IUL
Indian Unattached List (Officers)
IWP
Instruments and Weapons Production
Inland Water Transport
KAR
King's African Rifles
King Edward's Horse
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
K.O. SCOT. BORD. Kings Own Scottish Borderers
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Kings Royal Rifle Corps
Kings Royal Rifle Corps
KSG
Korea Services Gratuity
Kings Shropshire Light Infantry
Labour
LAA
Light Anti Aircraft
LABOUR C.
Labour Corps
LAC
London Assembly Centre
LAD
Light Aid Detachment
LANARK. YEO.
Lanarkshire Yeomanry
LAN. FUS.
Lanarkshire Fusiliers
Labour Corps
L. CPL.
Lance Corporal
L/CPL
Lance Corporal
LCRS
Lancers
LDAC
London District Assembly Centre
Liaison Officer
LORD
London District Reception Depot (RAC)
LDY OP
Laundry Operator (RAOC)
LEIC. R.
Leicestershire Regiment
LEIC. YEO.
Leicestershire Yeomanry
LEINS R.
Leinster Regiment
Life Guards
L. GDS.
Life Guards
LIAP
Leave in additiont 0 Python
LIEUT.
Lieutenant
LINC. R.
Lincolnshire Regiment
LINC. YEO.
Lincolnshire Yeomanry
London Irish Rifles
LMB FA
Lowland Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance (RAMC)
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
LOF C
Line of Communication
LONDON. R.
London Regiment
LOTH & BORD. H. Lothian and Border Horse
LOVATS SCTS.
Lovat's Scouts


L'POOL. R.
Liverpool Regiment
LRDG
Long Range Desert Group
LRS
Lancers
L. SGT.
Lance Sergeant
LSL
Long Service List
Lieutenant
LT. COL.
Lieutenant Colonel
LTM
Light Trench Mortar
LTR
Long Term Reserve
LWOP
Leave without Pay
Military Adviser
Military Assistant
Military Attache
MAC
Motor Ambulance Company (RAMC)
Military Accounts Department
MAJ
Major
MANCH. R.
Manchester Regiment
Mercian Brigade
MBU
Mobile Bath Unit (Pioneer Corps)
Military Cross
Movement Control
Motor Cycle
MCU
Military Collection Unit
MDC
Mobile Defence Company
MD COY
Motor Driver Company (ATS)
ME COY
Mechanical Equipment Company
Mediterranean Expeditionary Force
MELF
Middle East Land Force
MEP
Mechanical Equipment Park Company (RE)
MET
Meteorological
MEXE
Military Engineering Experimental Establishment
Military Foot Police
Machine Gun Corps
M.G. CORPS
Machine Gun Corps
Machine Gun Corps Cavalry
MG TC
Machine Gun Training Centre
MGO
Master General ofthe Ordnance
MIDD'XR.
Middlesex Regiment
Military Intelligence Research Section
MLU
Mobile Laundry Unit (RAOC)
Military Medal
MMGC
Motor Machine Gun Corps
Motor Machine Gun Service
Military Mounted Police
Medical Officer
Military Operations
MOB
Mobilisation
Ministry of Defence
MOV
Movement
Manpower
MP&DB
Military Prison and Detention Barracks
MPDB
Military Provost Detention Barracks
Military Provost StaffCorps
MONMOUTH R. Monmouthshire Regiment


MPFC
Mobile Petrol Filling Company
MPTC
Mobile Petrol Transport Company
Mounted Rifles
MRA
Maritime Royal Artillery
MRE
Microbiological Research Establishment
MRS
Medical Reception Station
Mechanical Specials - prefix for Old Army ASC numbers
MSD
Main Supply Depot (RAOC)
MSG
Maintenance Support Group
Mechanical Transport
MT BN.
Motor Training Battalion
MTF
Mauritius Territorial Force
MTO
Mechanical Transport Officer
MTS
Motor Transport Stores
MTTD
Motor Transport Training Depot
MWEE
Mechanical Warfare Experimental Establishment
Prefix for New Army ASC Mechanical Transport numbers
Prefix for ASC Electricians numbers
NAAFI
Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes
NAO
Northern Army Group
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
NCC
Non Combatant Corps
Non-commissioned officer
Northern Cyclist Battalion
NDC
National Defence Company
NDS
Northumbria District Signals
NEI
Netherlands (Dutch) East Indies
NIB
North Irish Brigade
NID
North Irish Depot
NIM
North Irish Militia
North Irish Horse
Nursing Orderly
NORF. R.
Norfolk Regiment
NORF. YEO
Norfolk Yeomanry
NORTH'D. FUS.
Northumberland Fusiliers
NORTH'D YEO.
Northumberland Yeomanry
NORTH'N R.
Northamptonshire Regiment
NORTH'N. YEO. Northamptonshire Yeomanry
N. SOM. YEO.
North Somerset Yeomanry
NSRW
National Service Reserve Wing
N. STAFF. R.
North Staffordshire Regiment
New Zealand Army Medical Corps
OAC
Ordnance Ammunition Company
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Officer Commanding
Old Comrades Association
Officer Training Corps
OCTU
Officer Cadet Training Unit
Ordnance Factories
OFC
Operator Fire Control (RA)
OFP
Ordnance Field Park
OIC
Officer in Charge
OKM
Operator Keyboard and Line (Royal Signals)


Orderly Officer
Observation Post
OPWC
overseas Prisoner of War Camp
ORD
Ordnance
OWL
Operator Wireless and Line
OX.& BUCKS. L.I. Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
OXF. YEO.
Oxfordshire Yeomanry
PAIFORCE
Persia and Iraq Force 3
PARA REGT
Parachute Regiment
PCC
Port Construction Company
Postal and Courier Communications
PCLU
Pioneer and Civil Labour Unit
Petrol Depot
PEE
Proof and Experimental Establishment
PEMBROKE YEO. Pembrokeshire Yeomanry
PLK
Princess Louise's Kensington Regiment
Pipe Major
Provost Marshal
PMR
Paymaster
Practical Map Reading
PNE
Permanently Non Effective
Pnr.
Pioneer - WWI RE
POC
Port Operating Company
Prisoner of War
PPARK
Petrol Park
PRRB
Parachute Regiment Reserve Battalion
PSM
Platoon Sergeant Major
PSP
Petrol Stores Platoon
Printing and Stationary Service
PTC
Primary Training Corps
Pte.
Private
PTFOC
Petrol Tin Factory Operating Company (RASC)
PTW
Primary Training Wing
Principal Veterinary Officer
Quartering
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
QARANC
Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps
Quarter Master
Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
QMG
Quarter Master General
QMS
Quarter Master Sergeant
Q.O.R. GLASGOW
YEO.
Queen's 's Own Royal Glasgow Yeomanry
QUEENS S.R.
Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment
Prefix for Remount Section ASC numbers - 3
Royal Artillery
RAC
Royal Armoured Corps
RACHD
Royal Army Chaplains Department
RACR
Royal Armoured Corps Range
RADC
Royal Army Dental Corps
RAEC
Royal Army Education Corps


Royal Army Medical Corps
RAOC
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Royal Army Pay Corps
Royal Army Service Corps
RATA
Royal Army Temperance Association
RAVC
Royal Army Veterinary Corps
RBC
Reinforcement Base Depot
R. BERKS. R.
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Roman Catholic
Reconnaissance Corps
RC COY
Railway Construction Company (RE)
Regimental Court Martial
RCT
Regimental Corps of Transport
Royal Defence Corps
RDD
Reception and Discharge Depot
R. DEVON. YEO. Royal Devon Yeomanry
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
R. DUB. FUS.
Royal Dublin Fusilers
Royal Engineers
R.E. KENT YEO. Royal East Kent Yeomanry
REGT.
Regiment
REME
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Royal Field Artillery
Royal Flying Corps
RFN
Rifleman (Rank equating to Private)
R. FUS.
Royal Fusiliers
Royal Garrison Artillery
RGBW
Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment
RGH
Royal Gloucestershire Hussars
R. GUERNSEY L.I. Royal Guernsey Light Infantry
Royal Horse Artillery
RHE
Return to Home Establishment
RHF
Royal Highland Fusiliers
Royal Horse Guards
Royal Horse Guards
R. HIGHRS.
Royal Highlanders (Black Watch)
RHU
Reinforcement Holding Unit
RIF
Royal Irish Fusiliers
RIF. BRIG
Rifle Brigade
R.INNIS. FUS.
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Royal Irish Regiment
Royal Irish Rifles
Royal Lancaster. Regiment
RMAS
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
RMC
Royal Military College
Regimental Medical Officer
RMP
Royal Military Police
R.MUNS.FUS.
Royal Munster Fusiliers
RMW
Railway Mobile Workshop
R.N. DEVON YEO. Royal North Devon Yeomanry
Recruiting Officer
Retired Officer
ROC
Railway Operating Company
ROD
Railway Operating Division (RE)


ROF
Royal Ordnance Factory
RPC
Royal Pioneer Corps
RQMS
Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant
RRF
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
R.R. OF CAV
Royal Regiment of Cavalry
RSAF
Royal Small Arms Factory
RSC
Recruit Selection Centre
R. SCOTS
Royal Scots
R. SIGNALS
Royal Signals
R SIGS
Royal Signals
Royal Scots Fusiliers
R.SC. FUS.
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Regimental Sergeant Major
RSR
Raiding Support Regiment
R. SUSS. R.
Royal Sussex Regiment
Railway Transporter Office (Officer?)
RTR
Royal Tank Regiment
Royal Ulster Rifles
R.W. FUS
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
R.W. KENT R.
Royal West Kent Regiment
R. WAR. R.
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Prefix to ASC numbers denoting Supply
SAAA
School of Anti Aircraft Artillery
SARB
Siege Artillery Reserve Brigade
S. ARMS SCH.
Small Arms School
SAS
Special Air Service or Small Arms School
SASC
Small Arms School Corps
SA SCHOOL
Small Arms School
SCD
Stores and Clothing Department
SCU
Special Communications Unit (Royal Signals)
SDF
Sudan Defence Force
SEAC
South East Asia Command
SEALF
South East Asia Land Force
SEATO
South East Asia Treaty Organisation
SEL
School of Electric Lighting
S. GDS
Scots Guards
SGE
Siege
SGT
Sergeant
Seaforth Highlanders
SHAEF
Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force
SHAPE
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
SHER. RANG.
Sherwood Rangers
SHROPS. L.I.
Shropshire Light Infantry
SHROPS. YEO.
Shropshire Yeomanry
Services Intelligence (Army)
SIB
Special Investigations Branch
SIG
Signalman (Rank equating to Private in Royal Signals)
South Irish Horse
SIS
Security Identification Section
Searchlight
S. LAN. R.
South Lancashire Regiment
Somerset Light Infantry
SLT
Searchlight Training
Sergeant Major


SMIG
Sergeant Major Instructor in Gunnery
SME
School of Mechanical Engineers
SNLR
Services No Longer Required
SOE
Special Operations Executive
SofA
School of Artillery
SOS
Struck of Strength
Static Officers Shop
S. OF M.
School of Musketry
Somerset Light Infantry
Sergeant Major
Spr.
Sapper (Rank equating to Private in Royal Engineers)
SCO. H.
Scottish Horse
SCO. RIF.
Scottish Rifles (Cameronians)
SEA. HIGHRS.
Seaforth Highlanders
Struck of Strength
Special Reserve
Supplementary Reserve
SRD
Supply Reserve Depot
SSB
Special Services Brigade
Supply and Transport (RASC)
S. STAFF. R.
South Staffordshire Regiment
STAFF. YEO
Staffordshire Yeomanry
STC
Survey Training Centre
Salvage Unit
SUFF. R.
Suffolk Regiment
SUFF. YEO
Suffolk Yeomanry
SURR. YEO
Surrey Yeomanry
SVC
Shanghai Volunteer Corps
SVY
Survey
Static Workshop (REME)
SWB
Silver War Badge
S WALES BORD South Wales Borderers
Scottish Women' S Hospitals
Prefix for ASC numbers denoting New Army Horse Transport
Territorial Army
Territorial Army Nursing Service
Territorial Army Volunteer Reserve
Training Battalion
Tank Brigade
Telegraph Battalion
TCC
Traffic Control Company
TCOY
Tunnelling Company
Training Establishment
Territorial Force
Territorial Force Nursing Service
Trench Mortar
Transportation
Taken on Strength
TP CG COY
Troop Carrying Company (RASC)
TPR
Trooper
TRG
Training
Prefix for ASC numbers denoting Old Army Specials (pre
TSM
Troop Sergeant Major


Prefix for ASC numbers denoting Special Reserve Horse Transport
Prefix for ASC numbers denoting Auxiliary Horse Transport (331
Voluntary Aid Detachment
Victoria Cross
VCP
Vehicle Collection Point
Venereal Disease
Vulnerable Points (CMP)
VPP
Volunerable Points Provost (CMP)
VRD
Vehicle Reserve Depot
Prefix sometimes used in ASC, RA and RE numbers to denote
Welshman
War Substantive
WAAC
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
War Establishment
WEF
With Effect From
WELSH H.
Welsh Horse
WELSH H.C.
Welsh Hospital Corps
WELSH R.
Welsh Regiment
W. AFR. R.
West African Regiment
WEST & CUMB. Y. Westmoreland and Cumberland Yeomanry
W. GDS
Welsh Guards
WGNR.
Waggoner - ASC -3
Women's Hospital Corps
Wireless Intelligence
WILTS. R.
Wiltshire Regiment
WILTS. YEO.
Wiltshire Yeomanry
West India Regiment
W. KENT YEO
West Kent Yeomanry
WKR
Worker (grade equating to Private in QMAAC) -3
War Office
Warrant Officer
W.O. CL. 1
Warrant Officer Class 1 - check numerals
WORC. R.
Worcestershire Regiment
WORC. YEO
Worcestershire Yeomanry
WRAC
Women's Royal Army Corps
W. RID. R.
West Riding Regiment
War Substantive
W. SOM. YEO.
West Somerset Yeomanry
WT COY
Water Tank Company (RASC)
W. YORK. R.
West Yorkshire Regiment
YEO.
Yeomanry
York and Lancaster Regiment
Yorkshire Dragoons
Yorkshire Hussars
YORK. DNS.
Yorkshire Dragoons
YORK. HRS.
Yorkshire Hussars
YORK & LANC. R. York and Lancaster Regiment
YORK. R.
Yorkshire Regiment
YORKS. L.I.
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Young Soldier


Army Form X208
(Duplicate)"
RELEASE CERTIFICATE
OFFICERS OF ALL ARMS, EXCLUDING THE WOMEN'S
FORCES
(CLASS 46 B 19 RELEASES ON GROUNDS OF NATIONAL
IMPORTANCE)
Lieut M.S. ROWDEN.
The above-named has been granted (2) 21 days' leave,
commencing 20.12.45.and is with effect from 10.1.46.
released from military duty under Regulations for Release from the
Army (1945) on the grounds of national importance.
Uniform may be worn during leave, except in Eire, but will not
be worn after leave has expired, except as' may; be specially .
authorised.
Pay and allowances will cease on expiry of release léave, when
officers will revert to non-employment, be placed on the Unemployed
List, or released from embodiment, as applicable to the Eorce to
which they belong, with general liability to reçall 'to military duty
during the continuance of the present emergency, and as may-be
laid down as a condition of release on grounds of national importance.
During the continuance of the emergency, officers will notify
in writing any change of permanent address to. the. Under Secretary
'of State, The War Office; to whom applications for permission to
leave the Unitei Kingdom (for reasons other than those connected
with the employmebeir respect-of which release is granted) will
also be made.
JAR OFFICE
w.o. Branc
and
Date
Stamp
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DELOE
Ector2 Recrifiting Demobilization.
IF FOUND. Please endlose this "certifiçate in àn unstamped envelope and
address it to the Under Secretary of State, The War Office, London,
NOTICE. This document is Government property. Any person' being in
possession of it without authority or excuse is liable under Section
156(9) of the Army Act to a fine of [20 (twenty pounds), or imprison-
ment for six months, or to both fine and imprisonment.


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statements
particulars contained in my record of service are in all-respects
tri *
Place. CATTERICI Date.fhinkide3 Signature
anl
Countersignéd/by.
In ate
N WEAME


authonicy RIW/375. alse o
Prvati
EDTE!
Army Form E531
Natl. Registration Identity No.
ORIGINAL FURAN Attesting on the Officer
licate
EDTE 173-31
-DUPLICATE dse
Attest ta
TERRITORIAL ARMY.
Duration of the periodiof embodiment.
ATTESTATION ) F
No... 6105046 NamROWDEN. sauyel L 3 rg yCorps RRRt
To be filled in by 0. 1/c Records.
PART I.
Questions to be put to the Recruit before Enlistment.
1. What is your full name and permanent. postal 1.
uuree
address?
(Christian Names)
(Surna
(Address)4
2. In the Parish of.
2. In or near- what Parish or Town were you born?
In or Town near of the
In the qun of.
3. (a) Are you a British Subject?
(6) Nationality of parents at' their birth.
(b) father)
4. What is your trade or calling?
YOU ARE HEREBY TYOANPOFALE ORAEYOUSU IF
YOUEROUNEJEALOY LHAYE TO
ANSWER
5. (a) What was your age (in years) last birthday?..
(6) Day, month and year of birth.
6. (a) Are you married? (6) How many children are dependent 6.
upon you? P..
7. Do you now belong to, or have you ever served in the Royal Navy, 7.
the Army, the Royal. Air Force, the Royal Marines, the Militia,
the Special Reserve, the' Supplementary Reserve, 'the Territorial
Force (or Army), the' Imperial Yeomanry, the Volunteers, the
OTCA
Auxiliary Air Force, the Army Reserve, the Air Force Reserve,
the Militia Reserve or any Naval Reserve Force, or any O.T.C.
or Cadet Unit? Ifso state particulars of all engagements.
8. Have you truly stated the wholé," if anys'of your previous service? 8. ti
-Are-por-vritingtootie-recionetorrevactintetrz
10. (a) Are' willing to enlist for General Service?.
(6). Are jou willing,to serve outside the United Kingdom?.
11: Are willing to serve. upon the following. conditions until the
end. oren the period of embodiment. of the Territorial- Army, provided
His Majesty should. so long require your services, which means
that you will be required to serve for so long as His Majesty should 11. ges
réquire your servicés in connexion with the présent emergency for.
which you are enlisting, and that if you are still serving at the
termination of the ptriod of enibodiment youi will: boidischarged as
soon as your services can. be dispensed with. thereafter? P.
12. Are you in receipt ofa disability pension?.
13. Have you received a notice paper stating the liabilities you are)
incurring by enlisting and do you understand and are you willing
RTam
to accept them?
L.: aunu
O dnl
do solemnly declare that the
above answers made by me to. the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagements. made;
also that I understand that,, should my health fail or should I sustain an injury during military service, I shall not
bë eligible for consideration for pension -or gratuity on account of disability unless the disability is directly attributable
to the conditions of Military Service.
Rowolon. SIGNATURE OF RECRUIT.
Signature of Witness.
OATH TO BE TAKEN BY RECRULE ON ATTESTATION.
I. surie
run
wdn
swear by Almighty God that
I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Géorge thè Sixth, His Heirs, and Successors, and
that I will, as in duty bound, honestly and faithfully defènd His Majesty, His Heirs, and Successors, in Person,
Crown, and Dignity against all enemies, and will observe and obèy all orders of His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors,
and of the Generals and Officèrs set over me.
ÇERTIFICATE OF MAGISTRATE OR ATTESTING OFFICER.
I.. Ca las
do hereby certify that, in my
presence, all the foregoing questions. were' to the Bécruit -above-named, that the answers written opposite to
them are those whicho
and PAEL he hasthp gade énd signed the Detlarati and jaken the oath at
SUITTONS .on this.
.day of. da, 14
Signature of Justice of Peace, Officer,
rat A
- Captain, or other person authorised to attest
cruiting Officen Recruits.
If any alteration Frequceds NOmAre Attestation above,a Justice
requested to oredtiy: and initial the Alternidon astructions under Section 80(6), Arm
The Reruts should FT SEE ofhis satestntibort on Amy form Vasofice


PART II.
Description of.
Enlistment.
haunice Stanle
Yon
RowoEN
Apparent Age.
-yeats.
months.
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital
(To be determined by examining Medical Officer and based on
peculiarities or previous disease.
PEERe Regulations development. for Army according Medical to the Services.) instructions given (Should the Medical Offiçer
that the recruit has
served,before, he will, beofo Loplaions
Height.
6 ft. ins.
prèvious service attach a slip EEML Mcener effect, the
Enopreroce of the Approving EOmerS
Weight. 138
lbs.
Chest Girth when fully expanded
ins.
aene lock
measure-
ments, Range of expapsifn
ins.
Complexion
Eyes
Hair.
aur
Denomination*.
lopt
Religious
*Precise denomination to be entere viz. Church of England,
Presbyterian (including Church oft Scotland, United Free
Church Scotland, F free Church of Scotland, Presbyterian
Church of "England, Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and
Presbyterian Church of.Wales or the Calvanistic Methodist
Church of Wales), Romar Catholic, Methodist (including
Wesleyan, Primitive Methodist or United Methodist), tBaptist,
tCongregationalist, Jewish, or other denomination stated by
the recruit.
tComprising the United Army Board.
EDUCATIONAL GeAE B
PART III.
INDUSTRY LETTHRS
Ocoupatione
- Occupatienal Rilariftatin No..
Occupation is included in Schedule of Reserved Occupations and Volunteer is below Occupation is
is not age reservation point.
included Schedule
LOouenes in Schedule
Occupation is included in List of Service' Trades.
or Reserved
Occupations ofReserved
includedi Occupation in is.not Listof Occupations Volunteer is and not
Royal Navy.
Army.
Royal Air Force. Service trades. below reservation
point.
Signatureo of Ministry Signature of Ministry Signature of Ministry Signature of Ministry Signature of Ministry Signatureof Ministry
ofLabour Officer. ofLabour Officer. ofLabour Officer. ofLabour Officer. ofLabour Officer. ofLabour Officer.
Instructions to Recruiting Officer.
1. Ifthe Ministry Labour and National Service Officer has Man may be enlisted in any capacity for which he is suitable.
signed column 1o1 or column (5)
2(a). Ifthe Ministry Labour ànd National Service Officer has Man be enlisted in the Army only for the
signed column of1 and the trade shown is not asterisked
shown mayd Column (3)or for int that trade. freer rnde no
and the
of Labour
E oae Hndt entered a
Royal Ertore or
the
Air Force trade column (2) ra or
(4) man
LMA be advisedt to volunteerf fort thei Royall Navy, Royal Marine
or Royal Air Force trade indicated.
2(b). Ifthe Ministry Labour and National Service Officer has Man may be enlisted in the He should be advised to
signed column OEL or column (4) (the trade not being volunteer pot the Royal Navy, Royal or Royal Air Force
asterisked) but not
Aarhilees
colun mn (3)
trade shown in column (2) or column (4).
3. Ifthe Ministry ofl Labour National Service Officer has Man should be enlisted in the Army his trade if
but
signed column (2), column and or column (4) and the trade ifthere is no vacancy in thàt trade be may be enlisted any
ipemsiblet
asterisked
other capacity.
Ifthe Ministry of Labour and National Service Officer has Man must not enlisted. If the word 'seafaring' is entered
signed column (6)
Form should be handed back to
ie Nemgs Of H AuPEMoNe National Service Officer for trans-
mission to the Ministry of Shipping.
PART IV.
Certificate of Medical Examination.
*The I Board have has examined the. above named recruit in accordance with instructions and placed him in
*Grade I, Grade Hayfrivion Grade e
de III,Grade IV,
Temporarily pnfitt
Date... de q
Haluk Cng
peed
caie
Chairman of Me lec Board or Medi al Officer.
Equivalent Army Category.
mne.
Delete whichever applicable.
t Ifplaced in Grade Gihyer or considered témporarily unfit, the cause of unfitness should be briefly stated.
PART V.
Certificate of Primary Military. Examination.
I hereby certify that the above-named recruit was inspected by me and I consider him*. A
for general service.
inir
no-that due has been exercised in his énlistment.
Captofns
SUTTONT
Recruiting Officer.
Rocruiting Oficer
ert here "it"or" "unfit."


PART VI.
*Certificate of Approving Officer.
I certify that 'this Attestation of the above-named recruit is correct and properly filled up, and
that the required forms appear have been complied with, Iaccordingly approve, and appaint him to thet.
daland. Congal Lagsnndn
If enlisted by special authority, Army Fofh B.203 (or other authority for the enlistment) will be attached
tot the original and duplicate attestations.
Date 1 SÉP 944 19..
Captain,
Officer Approving Officer.
Place SUTTON.
Récrulting
The signature of the Approving Officer is tol be affixed in the presence of the Recruit.
Here insert "Corps" to which the Recruit is appointed.
Statement of
OWDON.
Services of:-
Army No.- 6105046 Name A WBEN. Maurie la mnley
Service not
No. ofPart II
Promotions, Reductions, Casualties,
Army
allowed to Signature of Officers
Order or other Unit.
Rank.
Dates. LM rate certifying correctness
Authority.
of pension of entries.
Years Days
Service towards limited engagement reckons from. n 1 SEP '941
Enlisted at..
SUTION.
on1SEP 1944
Captain,
buled ARA wn hamy Asene
hualSEP S4L oruiting Officer
lhens
CONTINUED IN -ARMY-FORM
Total
Total Service towards Engagement to...
(date of discharge).
Years.
Days.
Pension to.
Years.
Days.


MILITARY HISTORY SHEET
1." Service at Home and Abroad:
COUNTRY.
Servicet count as British
FROM
To Lengtho Service of be N.B.-The shown-it Country is not necessary onlyt to
tr Indian.
Years Days show separately the service
in the different stations the
country. England, dte
andI Irelandt tol be shown
the general term
For mode of computing
: Service Abroad, see King's
Regulations.
Indian Note.-Service Service to reckoningas be inserted
in Red Ink.
TEMATORET
2. Army School and
certificates ofE Education
E cet
or ARzZ Sch chool
date Edep passing whs
LE entered.
3. Passed clesses of
Instructiont
includes anyauthorised inswimming, class
4. Campaigns (including
Actions)
e 5." Wounded" 10af
6. Effect of Wourds
7. Special instances of
Elbncender and mentions
8. Medals and Decora-
tions, Clasps, and
Annuities
t9. Injuries in or by
the Service
: Pourda
10. Name, Address, and
relationship of next
ofkin
(This entry has no effect asa Will.)
Roerating- Aner CE
Christian Particulars names. of Woman to whom married:-
Datea and Place Signature of
Signature of
(c) Nationality.
Officer
Officer and
- 8 Surname.
(d) Spinster, Widow or Divorcee. off Marriage. (with date).
Date of Record
*In the case ofa Widow ForsDpershdsiden Maiden and previous married
Sex.
Christian Names.
Signature of
(M. or F.) (In the case of stepchildren, children, etc.,
Date and Place' 'of Birth.
Officer
surnames adagveda
(with date)
o E: E
Foi
Note.--These entries aret to bet made from time to time as they occur, andi initialled the Officer making the entry.
to injuries received bya Soldier (other than wounds in where a Court dfER Enquiry has decided that the injury was
received whilst on duty and that Eoradert the was nott to blame.


Army Form B200B.
Statement of
Christian
Services of : Army No.. 6105046 Names. Mauriés
Surname.
ROWTEN
(BLOOK-OAPITALS)
fany
Asshewnona Date of Birth attestation. 20.9- 22
Particulars of Will.
Enlisted at.
Sutto
on 2-
Age years) on
Euns ment
Nature of Engagement in terms
Corps or. Regiment.
Service towards reckons limited from Former service in the Trade on Enlistment Saadmne
Gnchrine: after enlistr
engagement:
Education on Enlistment
The Queen's Royal Regiment.
Nationality
Allowed to reckon as: : Religion
"Service." "Qualifying Service.
Years
Years Main and Sub- 0
Days
Days occupational No.
Service not
Industry Letters. 0 Certificates of Education.
No. of Part II
Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, Army
allowed reckon for to Authenti- Part II.
Date of Authenticating
Order or other Unit.
Rank. Dates. Axing rate Signature cating Order. Class.
Subjects.
Award.
Authority.
CONTINUED FROMARMY FORM
ofp pension.
CRn
Years/ Daya or Initials.
hetealer Class
wszs 7 a 2.
K y C
ero/ca 18y69/13 BJAGIEA
o C
Golonch
Trade Tests, Classes of Instruction, or Courses of Military Training.
723 ud
Rooorde.
Classifica- Period of
Authenticating
Ent 1/8.1.4 42 QG.IM. Poalesh La.1231d Osru
Pla ile indppty,
Particulars.
tion Course or Order Part Signature
Awarded. Dateof Test
or Înitials.
Colone
i/d Inf tecurds, Coh el
Ne. AE Biof issued
DISOLT 7 P A 370 KR: txvit 1900
a Enmergency.
tha rank
2hk RA.
OONIT
mad
DON GAZETTE
for 0. R.A RECORDS.
6.i H. HS
Military History Sheet.
Service at Home and Abroad.
Country. Service as From To Length Service. of
British to countas
Years Daya
HOME. BRITISH:
Ll 20 9.H
hIT Resanss
pamo Amhad L4


Education on Enlistment
Tho Queen's Royal Regimenf. -9-41
Nationality
Allowed to reckon as: : Religion
"Service." "Qualifying Service.
Years Years Main and Sub-
Days
Days loccupational No. 9
Service
Industry Letters. / 0 Certificates of Education.
allowed anot Authenti-
Date of Authenticating
No. of Part II
Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, Army Dates. Axingr reckon rate for cating Part Order. II. Class.
Subjects.
Award. Signature Initials.
Order or other Unit.
FORM
Rank.
of pension. Signature
Authority.
CONTINUED FROMARMY
or Initials.
Years/ Days
letyplar as
Powsze A
gple
9469/ 13/AGIE
Pre. a
9 o Cf
Colonel,
Trade Tests, Classes ofl Instruction, or Courses of Military Training.
nyud
Classifica- Period of Part Authenticating
indpptry Reoorda. P
Particulars.
tion Course or Order No. Signature
EMT 12. u2 QcI. Paskesh. La. 123-d Oeru
Pta. tle.
May
Awarded. Dateo of Test
or Initials.
Oolone
ild Inf
ords, Roh c
Ne. Alf Biof ssued DISCEXPRED
370 K:R: XVIT 1900
emergency.
in the rank
Ci 2 IhE R.A.. : OONFI
madd
RECORDS,
NDON GAZETTE
for O. FR.A.
61H HS
Military History Sheet.
Service at Home and Abroad.
Length of
Country. Service British to or count Indian. as From To Service.
Yeara Daya.
HOME. BRITISH -9 e 20 9.H1
hT Resaan
pamon
SHSRosene
Total
N.B.-The Country only to be shewn.- -It is not necessary to and separately Ireland the to.
in the different stations of thesame country. England, tesboy:
Total Service towards Engagement to. SA8. (date of discharge)
Years. 186 y 78
iervece shewn For under of the service term "Home." abroads see Regulations.
mane
Pension ,
Years. 206 Days.
Normndbotorm reckoning as Indian Servicet Kings to inserted in Red Ink.
znigug


Surname.
ROWDEN
Army No.
Military History Sheet-(coninuca):
Statement of Services-(ontinued),
Service notl
Campaigns (including Actions)..
scAndeners or ntinas
allowed to Authenti-
No. of Part II
Promotions, Reductions, Casualties, Army Dates. Axingrate reckon for cating
Order or other Unit.
Rank.
of pension. or Signature Initials.
Authority.
Yearsl Daya
Brought Forward
Wounded.
Effects of Wounds.
Special Instances of Gallant Conduct and mentions in Despatches.
Medals and Decorations, Clasps and Annuities.
Injuries in or by the Service.
Full Name and Address of Nextof Kin and Relationship.
Ohashen. : Walleam. Johm. MOWpEN
449, WAARRON Roap
EATASFIELD
Smh8
Total :
Date Contribution
N. Name of Society.
Çards sent to
Total Service towards Engagement to.
(date of discharge).
Years.
Days.
H. Branch.
Ministry of Health.
Pension to.
Years.
Days.
I. Membership No.
Particulars of Woman to whom married: :
Date and Place
Date of Date or taken of being off Married placed on Recording. Date of
(e) Christian names. (a Spinster, or Divorcee.
of Marriage.
Recording. Establishment.
Surname.
Sptionarivntowo
*(d) In the case ofa AwANMNTeo- and previous married
Christian Names
Date and Place of Birth.
Date of Recording.
(Int the case of sopmihiden adoptede children, etc.,


Effects of Wounds.
Special Instances of Gallant Conduct and mentions in Despatches.
Medals and Decorations, Clasps and Annuities.
Injuries in or by the Service.
Full Name and Address of Nextof Kin and Relationship.
Chashin. : Ahatleam. Johm Mowpen
449, WAARRON Roap
EATASFIELD
Sm18
Total
N. Name of Society.
Date Contribution
Total Service towards Engagement to.
(date of discharge).
Years.
Days.
H. Branch.
Ministry Cards of sentto Health.
Pension to...
Years.
Days.
I. Membership No...
Particulars of Woman to whom married :
Date and Place
Date of Date of being placed on Date of
Christian names.
of Marriage.
Recording. or taken off Married
le) Surname. (a) Sptanealvhdore Spinster, or Divorcee.
Establishment. Recording.
*In the case ofa Widow monel Abprmniudens and previous married
(In the case of Christian sapahtbnen Names adoptede children, etc.,
Date and Place of Birth.
Date of Recording.


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117 AN
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ambion bik MEF
d leare
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2410. wy Lo8
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Period
Promotions
(H.) Country
From To
Home
Abroad
Years Days Years i Days
Rànk
Date
Authority
L a
LL3
Bnap. ie anad
a CRP
à a
Taftha
EMB UiS if Aut 43
d3y FINDING OF MEDICAL BOARDS AS TO FITNESS FOR GENERAL Dury
Date
Place where held and Authority
: Sick leave granted
WITH REGIMENT OR ÇORPS
From
Bwod Cofner
-Latést Recorded Medical Category.
A.F. B:158 dated. Mar u3
t' Ae


bulodied : lolelyr
PARTICULARS OF SERVICE.
(10.) for Authority Posting Date of Witheffect
UNITS, MOVERENTS, APPONTMENTESre
Station de 5
Authority from
(Promotions' will be shown in,para(12) ).
S dAU.ICA ENISTED QUEENS ROYAL RERT TRANSEERRED ab
To CHASS (W)T RESERVE
Su ARRACKS. ON
A toct 481 LOXFORD NIVERSITY STC
IA toct. 192!
ionGbtIA POSTED To 123 OCTU RLA CEIELP). CATTERICK 10" Sofhipaz
43 CRANTED WAR EVERCENCY COMMISSION IN CATTERICK
INE RANK of a/nIEUT
WOON nayanaf
= AKRAG.6P 2. 3 H3 6. 3
to S1 afo RegyrA
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28/is
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A au * S
3 joul AGLP) 21
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willa REFZW
Struck.off-strangth of. Depot RA
i AUG 1943
hoemb bair ked
hISTA Em RARID N A
asls
2a Rojpi Sos. 2
th A3
6.2 sos BNAF
16. HH
AAL aidTos MEF (GiFa lagta) AAI I6
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Grant
REF
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OFFICE a à 38 & a -
RECGRD
ERVICE
ARMY BOO1 439


CONTENTS.
PAGE.
Instructions
Particulars
Medical History
Inoculation Register
Promotions
Recommendations for Promotion or Extra-Regimental
Employment
Courses Attended
Record of Service
Record of Leave Granted
Form of Will -
Personal Memoranda
Blank page for insets
Reprint of A.C.I. 2082 of 1941


4 This book is not to be taken as a proof of the identity of the
holder.
INSTRUCTIONS.
1. The unit in which the officer is at present serving must not
appear anyuchere in this book.
2. This book will be issued to every serving officer.
3. It will be carefully kept by'the officer and be produced
whénever required by a superior officer under whom he may
be serving. It will not be shown to unauthorised persons.
4. Except where specially stated, officers will make entries in
the book themselves. The accuracy of entries must be vouched
for by an officer's C.0. or his other superior officers. Past -
entries must be vouched for by the C.O. on the authority of
the duplicate copy of'Army Form B. 199A.
5. The authority for all promotions must always be stated.
6. The officer will enter his usual signature at the foot of this
page.
7. Pages 8, 9, 10 and 11 need not be completed by officers
above the permanent rank of ligutehant-colonel.
Signature.
H.S Rasdon
Rank ànd Règt. or Corps.
Date.


Age (Jeures Cnoiy I
OFFICER'S RECORD OF syfrueloco
reappre
Surname of
Doy
Officer.... gomnon
(Block capitals.)
Christian Names
MMORCE Sranaury
Personal Number
Regiment or Corps.
Nature of Commission
Short Service, Temp. and Temp. Short Service, etc.)
- Date of Birth..
Industry Group.
Occupational Classification
Full-Name and-Address of-Next-of-kin, showing relationship
(In pencil) -
4:9 foudons
lathes.
RfL. T4r
ana
blaldaon.
Barif
maa -
Kmolaldd
Lohdlan Shll8
ote, The 'above particulars will not be filled in until
Are issued by the War Office.
immentt
a606 dulmlgf mlalus


MEDICAL HISTORY.
(a) Results of Medical Boards or other medical examinàtions
as to fitness for general duty.
Sick Leave.
Place where held
recommended
Signature of
Date.
and
Medical
President
Authority.
Category..
or M.O.
From
Nay
sluttulalen A.F
prautdur
alalus.
Worlinib.A
3hy9 cfhitd
Chs
3 Robeg
(6) Wounds and sickness (involving absence from unit for
over 21 days).
Name of Hospital Evacuated to,
Signature of
Disability.
and Date of admission and Date.


INOCULATION REGISTER.*
SMALL-Pox VACCINATION.
Date.
Result.
Signature of M.O.
Primary
Secondary 177nx
TWS
TYPHOID-PARATYPHOID INOCULATION.
Date.
Signature of M.O.
1st Dose. 2nd Dose.
Primary
19-9-k Sleky Te
Re-inoculation
TETANUS-TOXOID INOCULATION.
Date.
Signature of M.O.
1st Dose
2nd Dose 17/ufeh
3rd Dose
OTHER INOCULATIONS.
Date.
Signature ofM.O.
mizl-lu ff
Ayhhrs (R)
gl4
Vyllon (n HSHS AC
The date in each case will be that of the latest vaccination or
inoculation.


- PROMOTIONS.
Inclusive Date.
Substantive, Brevet Date and Authority,
Acting or
or w/Substantive
Temporary
Rank.
Rank.
From
woum. "2/argl
A/hiut
3ure(nG6?)
vek. thMadus
6. SEPT. 1943


- PROMOTIONS.
AUTHORITY.
Wherever possible quote W.O., Command or
Force Order and not Unit Order.
Signature ofC.O. in the
case of promotions below
For relinquishment (with reason,
For assumption.
e.g., wounded, re-posted, unit
disbanded, etc.).
wwr
Mhorah Camp
Arfliy


RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROMOTION OR
FOR EXTRA-REGIMENTAL EMPLOYMENT.*
Date.
Recommended for :
Signature of Commander.
Thnin
Aiha
naugus Caligar A ACL2ODG/
anta RA
3HOTIO
SYALARTILLENT
Recommendations for appointment to command or as second-in-command
will NOT be entered.


COURSES ATTENDED.*
Details of Course
Qualification
Signature of
(Name, Date, Place, etc.).
obtained.
AOs Coune Dw HQ
AUATRRR
2hd GPOs.Gun
Anl AGPRA.
hysld #-17.4
- - me LMG7, GHQ
Sch.
Kar AGR la.
s 2
le e a
AASS KaALASA
pas COUKSE
Pnshreno
METC ne's
Entries will only be made in the case of Courses at War Office, Army or
Command, Corps or Divisional Schools, attended since lst January, 1936.
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RECORD OF SERVICE (includin
HOME.
UNIT.
(N.B.-The unit in which the officer is at present
serving must not be shown.)
From
n the ranks.
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Semid. Avolo.
118 TERIMING bpe,RA,6ELR.00.0A Serrh't
123 beru, RA.
Aweh '42
natoi
Coumnitimal
Nasd.6. 1443
81 Fn, REGT, R.A.
Mar.6, '43 UNE a14
3R2. RESERVE REGT, R.A. Juwaat '43 Turyat't
Enter first any service in the ranks.


Extra-Regimental Employment).
ABROAD.
With Expeditionary Force.
Elsewhere.
From
From
Auce, 1943
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Kaslal,gd Junsab (1AL llas
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FORM OF WILL to be used by an officer desirous ofl leaving the whole of his Property' a
and Effects to one person.
(See page 14 for FORM OF WILL leaving legacies to more than ône person.)
(a) Signature of officer I, (a)
in full.
(b) Rank and Personal (0)
Number.
(c) Regiment.
hereby revoke all Wills heretofore made by me at any.
time, and declare this to be my last Will and Testamentsi.
(d) Name and address of Ia appoint (d)
Executor.
to be the Executor of this my Will.
After payment of my just Debts and Funeral Expenses
give all my Estate and Effects, and everything that I
(e) Insert € Friend," or,
can give or dispose ofto my (e)
if a relative, in what
degree.
(J) Full name and address (f)
of person.
Signed this (g)
day of..
(h) Signature of officer.
(i) Insert full name of Signed and acknowledged by the said (i)......
officer making Will."


the same having been previously read over to him as
and for his last Will, in the' presence of us, present at
the same time, who, in his presence, at his request, and
14 in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed
our names as Witnesses.*
(j) Witnesses to sign here. (j)
(k) Add addresses in full. (k)
N.B.-Witnesses must NOT be persons intended to beneft under the Will, or
husbands or wives of such persons.


FORA OF WILL to be'usedl by an officer desirous ofleaying legacies to some one or more
persons, and the residue to,another or others. -
(See page ié for "FORM OF WILLleaving everything to one person.)
(a) Signature of Officer I, (a)
in full.
(U) Rank and -Personal (U)
Number.
(c) Regiment.
hereby revoke all Wills heretofore made by me at any
time, and declare this to be my last Willand Testament.
(d) Name and address of Iappoint (d)
Executor.
to be the Executor of this win.
After payment of my just Debts and Funeral Expenses I
(e) Insert : Friend,"or, C. give to my'(e).
if a relative, in what
degree.
(f) Full name and address (J)
of person.
(g) State articles or money (g)
iutended to be given.
and I give to my (e)..


All the rest of my Estate and Effects, and everything that 1
can give or dispose of, I give and-bequeath absolutely to
Signed this (h)
day of.
(i) Signature of officer.
(j) Full name of officer Signed and acknowledged by the said (j).
making will.
the same having been previously read over to him as and
for his last Will, in the presence of us, present at the
same time, who, in his presence, at his request, and in
the presence of each- other, have hereunto subscribed
our names as Witnesses.*
(k) Witnesses to sign (k)
here.
(() Add addresses in full. (4)
See footnote, page 13.


RECORD OF LEAVE GRANTED, etc.
Nature and Period
Whether with Free
Date.
of Leave (other than Travelling Warrant
Authority.
Sick Leave).*
or Free Passage.
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Kammaday
Yes
123 OCTO
Prris
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Yoo
Emaitalkatin
Yes
lasah
H.B2
Saauta SPANTER -
28DAYS HAVBURUK
lmrliy -
hami
hrylia
RiSe
< Privilege,' 11 c6 Compassionate, 9) etc.


PERSONAL MEMORANDA.
(e.g., Prescription for spectacles, etc.)
Military Identity Card
Experienced D.M. Gas (date).
(vide A.C.I. 1673 of 1941)
OililE1 2
hup - dra NO.10680,






Copy of A.C.I. 2082 of 1941.
Officer's Record of Services Book (Army Book 439).
1. It has been decided to re-introduce the officer's record of services
book (A.B. 439) to mect the need for some readily accessible record of
services and qualifications which officers can produce on being posted to
a new unit or on the arrival of a new C.0. It will also contain certain
medical and other data that it is necessary should readily be available for
officers of all ranks when the occasion demands. -
2. Every officer, including members of the Q.A.I.M.N.S. and'the
T.A.N.S., will be provided with this book which will remain in his
possession during his military service. He will be responsible that it is
kept up-to-date and that eptries are made in accordance with the instruc-
tions in the book. It will be produced whenever required by a superior
officer under whom he may be scrving.
3. Itis realized that there will be cases where entries cannot be vouched
for by a superior officer from his own knowledge. In these cases reference
will be made to the officer's duplicate record of service (A.F. B. 199A) and
past entries will be accepted and vouched for on this authority.
4. It is intended that the book shall be a record of services during the
war only and casualties-which occurred before 24th August, 1939, will not
be entered. Exceptions to this will be entries in the inoculation register
on page 5, and courses attended on page 9.
5. When an officer ceases to perform military duty and is retired,
relegated to the-reserve, disembodied, or reverted to unemployment, he
will hand his A.B. 439 to, his commander, who will send it direct to the
War Office for disposal. it.
Officers released from 'military service temporarily for stated periods
will retain their books. M
An initial distribution will be made to commands for issuc to lower
formations; further supplies will thereafter be 'indented for on the
appropriate Army Forms (see A.C.I. 1203 of 1941).
Aps
6. Steps will be taken,to ensure that all officers now serving, and those
who are commissioned in,future, are provided with the book. The book
will not be issued to Bfficers of the A.T.S. except when procecding
overseas.
Officers commissioned from 0.C.T.Us. will be issued with the book before
lea ving their 0.C.T.U. Other officers will be issued with the book by their
units on joining.
100/Miscellaneous/1015 (A.G. la.)


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