I have recently managed to acquire my late father's Army medals. From the inscription on one of them, I found his service number, and from that, his Attestation from 1930, when he first joined up. See attachment.
Does anyone know what the notations mean, under the heading "Transfer to other Corps or cause of becoming non-effective" " Para 390 ( xvi ) followed by ?? 40 (1940?)
I am assuming that 22 11 44 in red,overriding 25 10 44, is when he was invalided out.
I understand that he left the Army in 1939, and about six months later, was recalled at the outbreak of WW2. Would he have been issued with his old service number on recall, or issued another?
Help, as always, much appreciated.
Steve.
