I am hoping that someone here may be able to help with a little mystery within my family.
My Great Grandfather was born in 1879 and died in 1948. I am in possession of a diary and letters written by him from 1915 to 1919. He volunteered for service and was posted to India. So I decided to look up his service records.
Now here is the mystery: I found part of his records for the service from 1915 to 1919, unfortunately most of the paperwork was destroyed in the infamous fire that destroyed many records. However, I also found a record of his having joined the RHA in June 1900 and discharged in March 1901. I know the 1901 record is him as it lists next of kin details and address details that are correct.
So why did he enrol and only serve for a short time? Recently I found an entry on a website detailing the diary of a man who enlisted in early 1900 in the City Imperial Volunteers and served in the Anglo Boer war until October of the same year when I believe he was discharged. Could this have happened with my Great G father?
My Great G father was Samuel Henry Rudd, his service number was 10563. I can see no mention of his posting on the records.
I trust that someone can help.
My Great Grandfather was born in 1879 and died in 1948. I am in possession of a diary and letters written by him from 1915 to 1919. He volunteered for service and was posted to India. So I decided to look up his service records.
Now here is the mystery: I found part of his records for the service from 1915 to 1919, unfortunately most of the paperwork was destroyed in the infamous fire that destroyed many records. However, I also found a record of his having joined the RHA in June 1900 and discharged in March 1901. I know the 1901 record is him as it lists next of kin details and address details that are correct.
So why did he enrol and only serve for a short time? Recently I found an entry on a website detailing the diary of a man who enlisted in early 1900 in the City Imperial Volunteers and served in the Anglo Boer war until October of the same year when I believe he was discharged. Could this have happened with my Great G father?
My Great G father was Samuel Henry Rudd, his service number was 10563. I can see no mention of his posting on the records.
I trust that someone can help.
