Royal field Artillery WW1 Hyderabad India 1921

[Lizzy]

Good Morning All,
My request is regarding my Grandad John Unsworth born in 1895 in Lowton.
About 2006 as I knew nothing about him I messaged rootschat with a photo of his cap badge.  The badge was the Royal Field Artillery and I was told there were 5 John Unsworth.  I could not find out which he was so I put him on hold.  I have now found out more.  Out of the 5 I have eliminated 3.
38345, 92199, 32044. That leaves me with 2.  1227/690456 which the internet says his number must be West Lancashire, was a territorial and left for France Sept 1915.  The other 5682 who left for Egypt July 1915 was act corporal.
I have found in 1921, still in the army at the above Candy (Meanei) barracks.
I cannot find anything about which RFA is stationed in the 1920s at these barracks.  The census did not give details of his reg number.
Can anyone out there give me a little help of where I can find research or a clue to which John it could be out of the 2 left.
p.s there is another 1921 census for a John Unsworth who was stationed in Ireland.
Regards Lizzy

[AlanBoyd]

In case it helps someone else following this up, the 1921 census entry at Meanei, Hyderabad is for

John Unsworth, 25, born Lowton, gunner, 1 8/12 Army RFA

and the person making the return is Lt Col. Lawrence Wrey Savile RFA.

[ShaunJ]

The " 1 8/12 " would appear to indicate his period of service. One year and 8 months. Suggests that he enlisted circa November 1919. (Census return signed 22 July 1921)

[ShaunJ]

Here we go. 104935 John Unsworth, a miner from Lowton, attested 11/12/1919 at Warrington aged 24 and 4 months. Father David, 16 Church Lane, Lowton.

https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBM%2FROYALART%2F1040001-1041000%2F00159&parentid=GBM%2FROYALART%2F83864

[ShaunJ]

Former service in RH and RFA 1/4/14 to 10/12/19. Former service number 56?2.  Presumably 5682.

Discharged 18/11/22 at Woolwich. Address 7 Church Lane, Lowton

[ShaunJ]

Perhaps apply for his records?

https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/mod-open-foi-request-step1

[AlanBoyd]

1921
7 Church Lane, Lowton
there is a Jane Harriet Unsworth 23, niece of the head of household (not named Unsworth)

12 Church Lane, Lowton
no-one named Unsworth there

[ShaunJ]

Father David is at 10 Church Lane in the 1921 census (at least I assume it's the right family):
https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F18422%2F0105&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F18422%2F0105%2F01

[ShaunJ]

Discharged under Para 392(xxv)

https://military-researcher.co.uk/KingsRegs1912/para-25.html

Gnr ( presumably Gunner)

? Without Gratuity

Indifferent