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Offline Piperatthegates

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Mystery Rifleman 11th London Regiment Pre 1909
« on: Friday 01 January 16 18:04 GMT (UK) »
Hi, I have been away from my search for a few years (approx 5). My Father passed away and the joy went out of the hobby for a while but now I am ready to start the never-ending quest again  :)

On the 2nd of February 1909 Alfred Piper joined the 11th London Rifles and was introduced by a Rifleman Piper 225 and I am trying to find out who he is. My earliest Military record is this one and his brother joined the same regiment in 1914 so it wasn't him. His father was dead so I would really like to know who RFM Piper was as it will help me with finding out who he knew on the Piper side as his father died when he was only 4.

Could anyone help me with my search? has there been any military releases in the past 5 years that may help? Popular Piper names at that time in the family were John, James, Alfred, Arthur if that helps
Piper, Essex
Piper, London Hoxton Islington

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Re: Mystery Rifleman 11th London Regiment Pre 1909
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 02 January 16 09:00 GMT (UK) »
The Territorial Force replaced the Volunteer Battalions in 1908 with regimental numbers starting at 1. So #225 Piper enlisted in 1908 and was almost certainly discharged in 1912 - No #225 of the 10th Londons received medals for WW1. The service records of such man were not kept. But you can double check by looking on Findmypast.

Have you looked for his brother's WW1 record? With what result? He may have joined another unit. Even if he rejoined the 10th London's they may have given him a new number because of the gap.

Ken
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