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