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Details contained in Service record of Albert Redvers Burgar
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Name |
Albert Redvers Burgar |
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Age |
19y 2 m |
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Height |
5' 6" |
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Chest (normal-expanded) |
33-36 |
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Weight lb |
116 |
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Complexion |
Fresh |
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Hair colour |
Brown |
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Eye colour |
Brown |
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Distinguishing Marks |
Scar left shin; old fracture right elbow; |
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Previous Occupation |
Miner |
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Address |
8 Lyndhurst Place, Rotherham |
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Parents |
Mother Mrs Alice Palmer, 8 Lyndhurst Place, Rotherham. |
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Date Enlisted |
8/11/1919 |
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Regiment |
York and Lancs |
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Rank |
Private |
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Number |
4737830 |
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Date Discharged |
9/8/1920 |
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Reason for Discharge |
No longer fit for military service (due to eye problems?) |
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Disabilities |
Mixed astigmatism in right eye; Myopia astigmatism in left eye; not caused by service |
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Comments |
Character Good |
Army Unit, Postings, rank and dates
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Army Corp |
Promotions, Postings etc. |
Rank |
Date |
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Attested at Sheffield |
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8/11/1919 |
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York and Lancs |
Attested |
Private |
8/11/1919 |
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3rd York and Lancs |
Posted |
Private |
13/11/1919 |
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1st York and Lancs |
Posted |
Private |
27/3/1920 |
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Discharged |
Private |
9/8/1920 |
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Location, dates and duration of service
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Place |
Date from |
Date to |
Years |
Days |
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Home |
8/11/1919 |
9/8/1920 |
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275 |
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Total |
2 |
279 |