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World War Two / Re: Deciphering Army Service History
« on: Monday 17 August 20 16:14 BST (UK) »
Thank you Max. That is all really helpful - thanks for explaining things too as it is all a little beyond me!
The mention of Burma stands out as it is a long standing family story that Ron was in Burma during the war.
Just to put a face to the name, there is a photo I've had for years, which my Aunt Stella (Ron's Sister) had in her collection and she always said 'that's our Ron in the Burma jungle' - I've colourised the B&W photo - Ron is on the left.

Do you know what 'taken on strength' meant?
Also on another page of his army record it states:
(printed on form) 'Nature of Engagement' - written in here is 'AC' - do you know what this means?
Thank you
The mention of Burma stands out as it is a long standing family story that Ron was in Burma during the war.
Just to put a face to the name, there is a photo I've had for years, which my Aunt Stella (Ron's Sister) had in her collection and she always said 'that's our Ron in the Burma jungle' - I've colourised the B&W photo - Ron is on the left.

Do you know what 'taken on strength' meant?
Also on another page of his army record it states:
(printed on form) 'Nature of Engagement' - written in here is 'AC' - do you know what this means?
Thank you
