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RSM Ward C.C.S. Dick Deuce, Edinburgh
« on: Thursday 10 February 11 10:54 GMT (UK) »
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Hello,
I have a postcard from Regimental Sergeant Major Ward (Great Grandfather) who served with the Royal Scots Fusiliers, with a return address of :-

RSM Ward
C.C.S. Dick Deuce, Edinburgh

I was wondering if anyone would know what C.C.S would mean? Perhaps Dick Deuce is the name of a camp? The postcard would have been sent between 1930 and 1950.
Thanks,
Neil
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In England:-
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Re: RSM Ward C.C.S. Dick Deuce, Edinburgh
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 10 February 11 12:13 GMT (UK) »
In army terms CCS would normally mean Casualty Clearing Station, but as to the rest, I can't offer anything.
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Second thoughts - Dick = Richard, Deuce = two.  How about a Richard II connection?  Far-fetched, but any better offers???

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Re: RSM Ward C.C.S. Dick Deuce, Edinburgh
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 10 February 11 21:23 GMT (UK) »
There was an Army Hospital in Edinburgh Castle up to 1950.
In Edinburgh you also get ' The Dick Vet School' and 'Dick Place' a street - both  named after William Dick an 18th century veterinarian.
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http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_PCV_A/0_post_card_views_inglis_alexander_edinburgh_castle_hospital.htm

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