Alexander Smith 1873-1962.

[unknownmale]

Hi folks just received the attached cert. It is attributed to my maternal g/father above named. He served with the Royal Scots, 13th. btn. Throughout the war. So I am confused by the Special Constable issue Is there somewhere I can glean further info on this certificate. Thank you.

[CaroleW]

Two thoughts

Nothing other than Alexander Smith on the cert - where did you get it from and how do you know it refers to your ancestor & not to another Alexander Smith?

Same question in relation to the Royal Scots service

[Rosinish]

How can you tell this is for your Alexander Smith?
Is there any accompanying paperwork with clues such as age, address, wife etc?

Have you got his service records which should help?

I know quite a few people who were in the army (although more recently) with different occupations, one of which was a Policeman another a Priest.

Annie

Crossed posts while I was typing...I see you're wondering the same Carole 

[crisane]

What paperwork do you have showing your grandfather serving in WW1? Medal Roll index card? pension record? Service record? What is his regiment number(s)?
Can't help with the Special Constable certificate but I wonder where he was actually sworn in? The local magistrates court or the National Records of Scotland may know or have some information on where to look for any records that may still exist.

[Rosinish]

It's a pity it's vague on info. as there's no shortage of Alexander Smith' born in Stirling

Annie

[DonM]

He says his G Grandfather was with the Royals Scot's throughout the war and he is questioning why he had the Special Constable Certificate dated 1914-1918.

In other words what does this paper mean?

Well it normally comes with a medal and there were issued to those who served three years and volunteered with the Constabulary for a length of time or a number of police duties.  The infamous token of our thanks.  I think they still do this in larger centres although I'm a male so probable wrong.

Don

[unknownmale]

Hi folks, first of a thank you for taking the time to reply plus an apology for lack of information. I suppose in this long long trail dealing with our forebears, there are many queries. sometimes the info we have to hand turns out to be incorrect. To answer the questions you posed. The source of the certificate is a cousin in Australia, who, much to my envy has the medals of our grandpa, Alex. smith He has previously supplied me with pictures of him and other family members. The info re Alex. Smith and his service, I gleaned the info from a book listing those who returned from WW1 to Denny, his name and with whom he served, i.e 13th. btn. Royal Scots was contained in the book. It is not to hand just now. I don`t believe his service records are extant. I do have his service no but that is lost at present. all packed up hoping to move. Again thanks.

[crisane]

Are you saying the cousin in Australia has your grandfather's WW1 service medals. If so, and he has them close to hand the regiment number will be engraved around the edge, so an email to him may help us help you. 

It's a pity it's vague on info. as there's no shortage of Alexander Smith' born in Stirling
Annie

So true Annie