I have this note saved from researching a medal group to a soldier of The RCR whose later service was with the CMSC.
Organization, Administration and Equipment; of His Majesty’s Land Forces in Peace and War, by Colonel W.R. Lang, m.s.c., General Staff (Temporary); 1916
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Corps of Military Staff Clerks
This Corps, which is administered by the Adjutant General’s department, was organized 1st September, 1905, previous to which time clerks were borne on the strength of the R.C.R. Only men of a high educational standard and character are accepted for service. No establishment has been published since 1914, when the Corps had a total effective strength of about 80. Numerous appointments have been made since then.
First appointments are made on probation to the rank of corporal, when candidates undergo a course of training in the work and routine of a military office. If the period of training is dispensed with, first appointments may be made to the rank of Sergeant. The succeeding steps, based on efficiency, character and length of service, are respectively Staff-Sergeant, Sergeant-Major, and are obtained only if recommended by the officer under whom the clerk is serving.
Extra pay is granted for special qualification in short-hand and typewriting.
In several cases promotions to commissioned rank have been made.
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