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Old 19-12-08, 04:31 PM
Spencer Spencer is offline
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I have just obtained a pair of WW1 medals with the number S-21345 , John Clapperton Cameron Highlanders . Can anyone tell me what the S stands for at the begining of his Army number . Also has ayone any idea how I would go about looking this persons up ?
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Old 19-12-08, 06:33 PM
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Hello Spencer,

Your best bet is to try the British Medal Forum. Im sorry I cannot help with the meaning of the regimental number. The S could be a 5 for the 5th Batt Camerons? Here is a copy of his medal card index - unfortunately there is no additional information on it.

Jonny
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Old 20-12-08, 03:00 AM
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In Highland regiments an S prefix denotes a wartime enlistment.
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Old 03-01-09, 11:31 AM
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Sorry for not answering sooner , computer crashed big time.
Thanks that's great .
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