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Title: 2THRV what unit of the army was this ?
Post by: good on Thursday 26 January 23 19:12 GMT (UK)

When signing up for WW1 Ancestor put he had served in 2THRV between 1896-1900 .

Can anyone help with this ?

Title: Re: 2THRV what unit of the army was this ?
Post by: ShaunJ on Thursday 26 January 23 19:25 GMT (UK)

I'd guess that the RV bit stands for Rifle Volunteers - a militia unit. Can you post a link or a snip?

Title: Re: 2THRV what unit of the army was this ?
Post by: ShaunJ on Thursday 26 January 23 19:50 GMT (UK)

I think I've got it:  2nd Tower Hamlets Rifle Volunteers

Title: Re: 2THRV what unit of the army was this ?
Post by: good on Thursday 26 January 23 20:21 GMT (UK)

Oh Thank you, yes that definately looks promising I will see if I can find out any more .

Title: Re: 2THRV what unit of the army was this ?
Post by: John915 on Saturday 28 January 23 20:43 GMT (UK)

Good evening,

It was part of the London Regt from 1908. previously one of 3 Tower Hamlet Volunteer units.

John915

Title: Re: 2THRV what unit of the army was this ?
Post by: good on Sunday 29 January 23 13:31 GMT (UK)

Thank you&  he did join the 17th London in WW1