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2THRV what unit of the army was this ?
« on: Thursday 26 January 23 19:12 GMT (UK) »
When signing up for WW1 Ancestor put he had served in 2THRV between 1896-1900 .

Can anyone help with this ?

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Re: 2THRV what unit of the army was this ?
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 26 January 23 19:25 GMT (UK) »
I'd guess that the RV bit stands for Rifle Volunteers - a militia unit. Can you post a link or a snip?
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Re: 2THRV what unit of the army was this ?
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 26 January 23 19:50 GMT (UK) »
I think I've got it:  2nd Tower Hamlets Rifle Volunteers

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Re: 2THRV what unit of the army was this ?
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 26 January 23 20:21 GMT (UK) »
Oh Thank you, yes that definately looks promising I will see if I can find out any more .

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Re: 2THRV what unit of the army was this ?
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 28 January 23 20:43 GMT (UK) »
Good evening,

It was part of the London Regt from 1908. previously one of 3 Tower Hamlet Volunteer units.

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Re: 2THRV what unit of the army was this ?
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 29 January 23 13:31 GMT (UK) »
Thank you&  he did join the 17th London in WW1
 
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