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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

 

 

 

 

 

 Location, dates and duration of service

 

Place

Date from

Date to

Years

Days

Home

8/11/1919

9/8/1920

 

275

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

2

279

 

 

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