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Title: WW1 help
Post by: johnstonville on Sunday 07 July 24 00:11 BST (UK)

Hi, can I plz have help with this:
Samuel Bryson WW1 medal card 1914-1920, Army service corps,
regimental number Dm2-170673, Emt-63795
why dose he have 2 regimental numbers?
Remarks on this page say he deserted 15?20 (what does this mean?)
Any other info on this man greatly appreciated
Thank you

Title: Re: WW1 help
Post by: crisane on Sunday 07 July 24 01:09 BST (UK)

Up to the end of WW1 when soldiers were moved to a different regiment they were given a new service number by their new regiment. This was discontinued in 1920? and after this a service person kept their number throughout their career.

Title: Re: WW1 help
Post by: Ashtone on Sunday 07 July 24 01:15 BST (UK)

DM2 = Mechanical Transport Learner (Army Service Corps)

Not sure about "EMT".

There is CMT = Mechanical Transport Special Reserve (Army Service Corps)

Title: Re: WW1 help
Post by: crisane on Sunday 07 July 24 01:26 BST (UK)

UK, World War I Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920
Samuel Bryson
Regimental number EMT 63795
Previous regiment served with R.A.S.C. DM2/170673 Rank - Private
Written in the next column in what looks like pencil is 'No Medals'
In the remarks column 'Re-enlisted 18-2-20" "Deserted 15-6-1920. This would explain him not receiving the British and Victory medals his Medal Roll Index card says he was entitled to.

Title: Re: WW1 help
Post by: jim1 on Sunday 07 July 24 11:30 BST (UK)

EM was the prefix used by the ASC for a re-enlisted man.
T = Transport.