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World War One / 1917 - H.M. Service - Armourer
« on: Tuesday 02 November 21 16:52 GMT (UK) »
On my G.grandfathers 1917 marriage cert it has his occupation as H.M. Service - Armourer.
Im wondering why in 1917 @ 25 he wasn't in the army. Does the HM Service mean he may have been convicted and put to work in a munitions factory??
His wifes occupation is given as munition worker.
They were married in Stepney in East London and I know there was the Silvertown (West Ham) munitions works and Arsenal Woolwich, where they likely met?
Just trying to understand the HM Service - Armourer tag. what is an armourer?
Many thanks in advance
David
Im wondering why in 1917 @ 25 he wasn't in the army. Does the HM Service mean he may have been convicted and put to work in a munitions factory??
His wifes occupation is given as munition worker.
They were married in Stepney in East London and I know there was the Silvertown (West Ham) munitions works and Arsenal Woolwich, where they likely met?
Just trying to understand the HM Service - Armourer tag. what is an armourer?
Many thanks in advance
David