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Originally Posted by High Wood
So, if I understand correctly, if I looked through the muster rolls for the 20th Hussars between 1901-1907 none of the entries would have Regimental Police marked against an individual's name and there is no hope of identifying the individuals in this photograph.
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These appointments (RPs) were regularly changed to prevent the soldiers from getting above themselves. Even the Provost Sergeant (shown in full dress) would not usually do more than a year other than in exceptional circumstances. A similar appointment that changed regularly was the Officers' Mess sergeant. In most regiments it was usually a requirement for RPs to have at least 2 good conduct badges. Great photo by the way.