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[jim1]

All records of soldiers serving after 1920 are with the MOD. You can order a copy:
https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records/apply-for-someone-elses-records

[DORAN54]

thanks jim 

[LJReb123]

Hi again,

sorry, meant to add the 1921 Armagh date fits in well if his was a regular short service soldier - 7 years with the colours and 5 in reserve. I see he was a native of Armagh and, at 16, a Cambric weaver- ( I had to Google it as I'd never heard it before - a linen cloth from Cambrai, France).

regards,

David

[Gwil]

H P Doran with a date of birth 4 9 1893 had a post 1920 number of 7040564. This number is in the block allocated to RIF in the 1920 renumbering exercise.

I note you say your was born 1895 but you also indicate that there is another of the same name in the family possibly with a military history.

According to this Great War Forum thread
http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=214248&hl=

the RIF post 1920 enlistment book may be at their regimental museum (see address in post one)

It may therefore be worth asking them for a look-up of the above (plus details of yours)

[DORAN54]

thank you gwil