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World War Two / Field Punishment
« on: Saturday 26 November 11 15:12 GMT (UK)  »
Hi everyone,  My father was awarded 7 days Field Punishment under Section 9 AA (asleep on duty!).  I am intrigued to know what sort of punishment would have been metred out. Also, would he have been sent to a military prison or would FP be carried out where he was stationed.

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World War Two / Re: 'Glasshouse' records
« on: Friday 20 August 10 13:50 BST (UK)  »
Thanks for your help.  I have dad's army record which is a masterpiece of brevity.  I just wondered whether I could find out more about the offence he committed to be sent to be sent to a military prison, the location of the prison and any other information that a record would hold.  I will go on TNA catalogue and see if they hold any records.

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Armed Forces / Re: Pioneer Corps
« on: Friday 20 August 10 11:57 BST (UK)  »
My dad was Ernest Reginald Sharp, and he was in the Territorials.  His army number was T/174739.  He was transferred to the 238 Coy Pioneer Corps & TORS (what does that stand for I wonder?) in September/October 1941.  Where was this Corps located.  Wilmslow?  He left UK shores at the end of October for the Far East with the 55th Brigade, 18th Division.  I wondered whether this short duration with the Pioneer Corps was a form of punishment because he was returned to his original brigade.

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Armed Forces / Re: The Boer War
« on: Sunday 15 August 10 18:10 BST (UK)  »
Thanks for your help.  What a very smart uniform.  I wonder whether the Boer War records can be accessed at TNA or the Imperial War Museum.  Any suggestions as to other sources apart from Findmypast.  Best wishes, Pat

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World War Two / 'Glasshouse' records
« on: Friday 13 August 10 13:48 BST (UK)  »
Do army records exist listing names and offences of soldiers  sent to the army prisons whilst on active service in England.  I would love to trace any information I could find and if they do exist where can I access them.  Thanks for any help, Pat

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Armed Forces / Re: The Boer War
« on: Friday 13 August 10 13:45 BST (UK)  »
Hi Neil

Thanks for your help.  I do not know the regiment my great grandfather was in but I do know the following:
name:   Henry Knight
dob:      12th September 1878
born:     Romford, Essex
Yes he did survive the war

I have a vague recollection as a child that my grandmother said he was in the cavalry.  My grandmother said he was in the Boer War and his name is missing from the 1901 census which could substantiate this.

Best wishes, Pat

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Armed Forces / Re: Pioneer Corps
« on: Friday 13 August 10 13:38 BST (UK)  »
Hi,  Thanks for all of your help.  My father's name is Ernest Reginald Sharp and according to his army record he must have been posted to the 235 Company, Pioneer Corps sometime between September and October 1941.  If you can tighten up these dates I would be very grateful.  Also, where were 235 Company, Pioneer Corps located and how many personnel did it comprise of.  Best wishes, Pat

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London and Middlesex / Re: Culloden School, Poplar, London,1920-1929
« on: Friday 13 August 10 13:32 BST (UK)  »
Hi Valda, Thanks for your very helpful suggestions.  At the moment Tower Hamlets Archives are undergoing building improvement works and any research is best left until completion which is expected late September.  I will have a look then.  I do not think there are any extant records for Culloden School at the London Metropolitan Archives for the years 1920-1930 but there may be photos of the school there.  Thanks again, Pat

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Armed Forces / The Boer War
« on: Wednesday 11 August 10 13:27 BST (UK)  »
I believe my great grandfather may have been in the Boer War.  Where would I access his army record, and can this be accessed on line.

Best wishes, Pat

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