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Looks like Ann to me ?   The writing on those records is appalling at times.

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St Kentigern's sadly is in a fairly poor state.  Many headstones are missing having been toppled either due to vandalism or for safety reasons.   I am not aware of the toppled stones being stored anywhere, but perhaps someone else on here may know more. 

There are still a lot of headstones in place, so it is possible a headstone may be there.  I assume the lair is in Section 4 and the lair number is 2167 ?    I checked the lair records on FamilySearch and there are 5 buried in that layer, with the first being April 1900.   If you are interested I can send you the details.

The cemeteries department will be able to locate the position of the lair, but I think you must have the lair certificate to have a headstone erected.

Andrew

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Kirkcudbrightshire / Re: Cumstoun House, Twynholm
« on: Saturday 01 January 22 15:12 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you for this Gadget.  Completely forgot about the Valuation Rolls.  Just looking at them now and can see there were many tenants as well as the owner Major Maitland.   

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Kirkcudbrightshire / Cumstoun House, Twynholm
« on: Saturday 01 January 22 14:14 GMT (UK)  »
I am trying to find information about Cumstoun House near Tywnholm, particularly about its use and ownership around 1920 - 1930.  I have searched but can only find info about the architectural significance, but nothing about who actually lived there.    I would be very grateful if someone could point me towards a source for any information.

Thank you.

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World War Two / Re: Help deciphering WW2 service file
« on: Wednesday 04 August 21 15:02 BST (UK)  »
Makes sense.   An army "bean counter", but I dare say still important to the war effort.   

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World War Two / Re: Help deciphering WW2 service file
« on: Sunday 25 July 21 08:46 BST (UK)  »
I too thought that may be the case and asked the Medals Dept, but apparently not.  I also queried the Italy Star as that also includes service in Greece, but again the time he was there was outwith the qualifying period ....

"The Africa Star was awarded in recognition of operational service in
North Africa, (Egypt), between 19 June 1940 and 12 May 1943. Whilst
your father did go to Egypt during this period, it was only whilst in
transit between postings, and does not count towards this award. The
time he spent on the posted strength of a unit in Egypt was after the
campaign in North Africa had finished and was reckonable towards
the Defence Medal.

The Italy Star was awarded tor service in Greece between 11 June
1943 and 8 May 45. Your father's record shows that he arrived in
Greece on 8 March 1941, was there until 23 April 1941. This service
was too early to qualify for the Italy Star."



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World War Two / Re: Help deciphering WW2 service file
« on: Saturday 24 July 21 17:44 BST (UK)  »
His file only mentioned the War Medal.  However, after I got his file I applied to the MOD Medal Office .  They confirmed he was awarded the War Medal, 1939-1945 Star and the Defense Medal.  Like so many they had not been claimed so I applied for them and received them a few months ago.  Now duly framed.

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World War Two / Re: Help deciphering WW2 service file
« on: Saturday 24 July 21 15:43 BST (UK)  »
Max,
I cannot thank you enough for what you have done for me.   When I posted initially I was hoping someone would be able to explain some of the abbreviations etc, but you have effectively gone through his record and translated it into plain English.   Thank you so much.

Still work for me to do, but now armed with your information I can search with greater focus and confidence.   I had a quick look through some of the Corp History document.  So much information in there, and it really does put into perspective the scale of the operation throughout the war.   My father was unskilled, so that possibly explains the initial rank of Pioneer as I understand that rank was established when the RE started to recruit men who had no trade, but they needed the manpower.   He was then remustered as a “Checker D III” Nov 1942 and then as “Checker B III” April 1943.  Like you I have not found anything to explain exactly what a Checker did ( apart from the obvious ).  Although I did read somewhere that the D category was thought to be earth moving equipment etc.    Something the MCA may be able to help me with.

Andrew

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World War Two / Re: Help deciphering WW2 service file
« on: Friday 23 July 21 15:08 BST (UK)  »
Can you give his name please. A contact has a small document relating to MC in the Middle East with a nominal roll.

MaxD

Name is Andrew McCabe 2001405.    Thanks for the link, off to have a look at that now.

Edit - Typo in serial number. Now correct

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