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 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.

 This is a photograph, taken in 1959, of my wife's Grandfather, William Newey, being presented with a long service award. He had completed forty years "loyal service" as is engraved on the back of the watch that was part of his award.
 It is the only photograph that we have of him, and I would very much appreciate any help in getting it to a good enough standard to have a framed copy made for my wife.
 The photograph was taken at Ansells Brewery in Aston, Birmingham.

 I believe that just visible to the left and rear of the canteen of cutlery, below the arms of the gentleman making the presentation, is the watch, which is now in my possession, I am delighted to say.

 Thanks in anticipation,


  Steve.

 

It looks a bit long for hernia doesn't it, and I'm not sure that would be a cause of death.  I wonder about haematemesis?

 Yes, it does look a bit long, but, maybe, the cause was blood poisoning, caused by a strangulated hernia.

 Would they even know what blood poisoning was, back then?




 Steve.

Many thanks to you all.




 Steve.