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postylady
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photo of army record, help needed plz
« on: Sunday 01 November 09 19:31 UTC (UK) »
Hi

I was just wondering if anyone out there could help with my grandads army record, i would like to know why his period of release kept being extended, and what it actually means?

Any help appreciated

Theresa

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Re: photo of army record, help needed plz
« Reply #1 on: Monday 02 November 09 09:03 UTC (UK) »
It means that though he was liable to be transferred to a military unit because he was/had been in the Territorials, he was classed W(T) which means that he had a civilian job that was more important to the war effort.

The class does no indicate what that job may have been though it is likely to be one that for civilians was called a Reserved Occupation.

The extensions probably mean that his "exemption" from military service was regularly reviewed.

K
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Re: photo of army record, help needed plz
« Reply #2 on: Monday 02 November 09 18:38 UTC (UK) »
Hi K

Thanks for your reply, it has helped me understand it a bit more.

Regards

Theresa
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