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That's right Chris, I knew it was called something, couldn't think what is was , thanks


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Bert,I have only just managed to view the images on here (pc trouble.You have got some truely first class items there.Thankyou for sharing mate.Superb.thumbsup

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First of all you was graded after your medical and if declared fit you received your call up papers.

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British Army Pass 1934.


This is interesting in a couple of respects. First, here the name is written with the initial is before the surname; I would have expected it to be Williams.D. Second, he was expecting to get from Aldershot to Liverpool & back between the end of duty on one day & reveille the next day (if I'm reading it correctly). I'm guessing that reveille would be no later than 7am.


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Chris, can't explain the name, that's down to whoever filled it in. I do know it was for my Father to attend a funeral of family friend. Remember him telling me, travelled up, funeral, travelled back.


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my uncles ww2 campaign medals and Chindits badge. Medals left to right, 39/45 British War Medal, Burma Star, Defence Medal, 39/45 Star.

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The verse on the inside of the Christmas Card reads:

There's gladness in remembrance
Now greeting time is here,
And in my "Book of Memory"
Your name is ever dear.
May you while we are parted,
Happy and safe remain,
Till we renew our memories,
And share our joys again.

His Release Book lists his conduct as "exemplary" and the testimonial says:

A very honest and reliable man. He has performed his work in the Army very satisfactorily at all times, applying himself dilligently and conscientiously to whatever he has been given to do. He is recommended as being hardworking, adaptable, efficient and most trustworthy.

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well done jay, glad you got them on.


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My Dad (on the right again, with the white scarf and glasses) with some of the locals in Iraq.

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Originally Posted by PaganJay


His Release Book lists his conduct as "exemplary" and the testimonial says:

A very honest and reliable man. He has performed his work in the Army very satisfactorily at all times, applying himself dilligently and conscientiously to whatever he has been given to do. He is recommended as being hardworking, adaptable, efficient and most trustworthy.


LOL, what that actually means,Jaci, is "xx years of undetected crime" (just joking)
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Worrying times waiting to hear from someone abroad

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