tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post9157284541112401495..comments2024-03-18T18:08:58.999+00:00Comments on Army Service Numbers 1881-1918: The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - service battalion numbersPaul Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354531380984476532noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-27206919770071982452022-06-20T14:20:10.375+01:002022-06-20T14:20:10.375+01:00Yes, that's correct. the S/ prefix indicates e...Yes, that's correct. the S/ prefix indicates enlistment for the duration of the war.Paul Nixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354531380984476532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-48698537684504314192022-06-10T11:13:17.054+01:002022-06-10T11:13:17.054+01:00Thank you for the explanation, my Great Granduncle...Thank you for the explanation, my Great Granduncle was Private John Carey from Dublin, his service number is S/1771, he served with 10th battalion and died of wounds at the Battle of Loos. I wasn't sure what the 'S' meant though I suspected it was enlistment for the warAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-65337227090903571732022-03-01T18:15:59.563+00:002022-03-01T18:15:59.563+00:00Begin by looking at the results here: http://www.b...Begin by looking at the results here: http://www.britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=argyll+fleming<br /><br />Alsio try running searches oin Ancestry and Fuindmypast which will enable youi to filter on year of birth and place of birth. Paul Nixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354531380984476532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-25669288547760804662022-01-30T02:34:31.242+00:002022-01-30T02:34:31.242+00:00Hello, I have absolutely no idea if you are able t...Hello, I have absolutely no idea if you are able to help!<br />My grandfather, my father and his brothers, bar one were in The Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders; there were 7 brothers. The name is Fleming, are you able to steer me in a direction of how I can find his army number? He was born in The Renton.<br />Thanking you in advance.<br />Ann Fleming WebbAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09341587086449518254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-83013236656607565102019-10-20T08:31:18.013+01:002019-10-20T08:31:18.013+01:00Thanks for your message, Colin. I need to point yo...Thanks for your message, Colin. I need to point you here: http://armyservicenumbers.blogspot.com/p/research.htmlPaul Nixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354531380984476532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-39338135080736692672019-10-19T13:22:07.581+01:002019-10-19T13:22:07.581+01:00Hi Paul
Very interesting, thanks for this, I’m tr...Hi Paul <br />Very interesting, thanks for this, I’m trying to find out about my Grandads service , his medal card states he served with the Loyal North Lancs 244957, and also with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders S/45250 I’m interested to know how/ when he changed regiments and which battalions he served with, , does his service number give any insight into this <br />Many thanks ColinColin Thomasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02866101285010000289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-20264876416272537692019-05-18T07:42:57.985+01:002019-05-18T07:42:57.985+01:00Selena - 7-digit number, suggests a post 1920 issu...Selena - 7-digit number, suggests a post 1920 issue to me in which case the records should be with the MoD. Google VETERANS UK to get to the site which will tell you what to do next.Paul Nixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354531380984476532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-92063763983988768552019-05-16T22:46:27.611+01:002019-05-16T22:46:27.611+01:00Hi Paul, Need a bit of guidance please. I have my...Hi Paul, Need a bit of guidance please. I have my ancestors badge which states he served with Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. It has his name A Campbell engraved along with a number 2975731 and I assume this is his service number. Where do I go to find which battalion he was with or indeed any information about him.<br />Thanks<br />SelenaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-30518904198633967392019-02-19T18:16:13.402+00:002019-02-19T18:16:13.402+00:00Many thanks, Gaz.Many thanks, Gaz.Paul Nixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354531380984476532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-35716390576116441002019-02-19T15:32:19.041+00:002019-02-19T15:32:19.041+00:00Hi Paul,
I have sent a picture to your GWF accoun...Hi Paul,<br /><br />I have sent a picture to your GWF account showing what I mentioned above, its not great as its a photo of the document but I will get a decent scan next time I can.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />GazChef_Hendrixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-56873550078561594422019-01-09T10:33:24.876+00:002019-01-09T10:33:24.876+00:00Re John McFarlane if the number you have quoted is...Re John McFarlane if the number you have quoted is corerect, its seven digits indicate that it was issued from 1920 and therefore papers will still be with the MoD. Google VETERANS UK to go to the MoD website.Paul Nixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354531380984476532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-35386463411704094062019-01-09T09:59:31.773+00:002019-01-09T09:59:31.773+00:00Interesting; thanks for that, Gaz.
PaulInteresting; thanks for that, Gaz.<br /><br />PaulPaul Nixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354531380984476532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-65509926001145335362019-01-08T17:18:47.517+00:002019-01-08T17:18:47.517+00:00Hi Paul,
Great site and very informative.I'm ...Hi Paul,<br /><br />Great site and very informative.I'm just looking at one of my Great Grandads certificates (Certificate of transfer to reserve on demobilisation) and his service number is S/27146. Which I take to mean he signed up during the War for 3 years or duration. I know you said the A&SH have a strange numbering system and the fact that this certificate also states he enlisted on the 20th June 1918 when he was 18yrs and 9mth old doesn't quite match the numbering system and so I thought you may be interested. According to the medal rolls he was with the 2nd A&SH and was transferred to reserve on 20th Feb 1919.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />GazChef_Hendrixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-35926390994103409342018-12-16T14:57:20.945+00:002018-12-16T14:57:20.945+00:00My 2nd great uncle John McFarlane was a Sergeant a...My 2nd great uncle John McFarlane was a Sergeant and his service number was 2970372. He was part of the 11th battalion but I am struggling to find any info on him. Any advice?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005260993566988989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-63720638510576965002018-11-09T13:55:29.764+00:002018-11-09T13:55:29.764+00:00My great uncle, too, on the 3rd October 1918. RIP....My great uncle, too, on the 3rd October 1918. RIP.Paul Nixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354531380984476532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-76668100664318944692018-11-09T01:08:26.486+00:002018-11-09T01:08:26.486+00:00My Great Uncle: S/22652 2nd Bn. Private James Hal...My Great Uncle: S/22652 2nd Bn. Private James Haldane Hamilton of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders was killed just six weeks before World War I ended. Enlisted in March 1917.<br /><br />HammYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10070130192571845082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-45105026235665567982017-06-29T14:18:49.425+01:002017-06-29T14:18:49.425+01:00My Great Great Uncle was S/11243
James Dewar Robe...My Great Great Uncle was S/11243<br /><br />James Dewar Robertson<br />Died 23/4/17 in France<br /><br />Recently discovered his name was on Arras memorial<br />I saw his medals and dead man's penny when I was young but sadly my grandmother passed them onto someone and they are now lost.Littlelouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463649001714654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-77764517162167357562016-08-15T06:45:32.792+01:002016-08-15T06:45:32.792+01:00It could be researched, Tony, assuming a service r...It could be researched, Tony, assuming a service record does not survive. Please see the research tab and contact me if you would like to pursue this.<br /><br />PaulPaul Nixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354531380984476532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-36991920539944498062016-08-15T01:24:33.884+01:002016-08-15T01:24:33.884+01:00Hi,
Can you tell me anything about this man?
John ...Hi,<br />Can you tell me anything about this man?<br />John Thomas DUNBAR<br />1914-1920 Pte<br />British War Medal and Victory Medal<br />Machine Gun Corps 177776<br />Previous<br />20237 Arg & Suth'd Highrs. Pte, 177776 M.G.C.<br /><br />TonyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02866727364488698829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-31246414618359582392016-06-02T00:12:58.425+01:002016-06-02T00:12:58.425+01:00Hello Jim, please drop me a line to paulcanixon@gm...Hello Jim, please drop me a line to paulcanixon@gmail.comPaul Nixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354531380984476532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-16472376404152217912016-05-29T19:30:48.388+01:002016-05-29T19:30:48.388+01:00Hi My name is Jim
I have a photo of E company Joh...Hi My name is Jim <br />I have a photo of E company Johnstone 6th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland highlanders <br /><br />mobilised 5th Augusta 1914 can you help please <br /><br />Regards Jim Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16189557325093754178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-43064706221681103992014-11-08T20:43:42.556+00:002014-11-08T20:43:42.556+00:00Hello Steve, I'd need to research it. Please s...Hello Steve, I'd need to research it. Please see the RESEARCH tab on this blog.<br /><br />PaulPaul Nixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354531380984476532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-51417563605497218722014-11-08T19:42:16.582+00:002014-11-08T19:42:16.582+00:00Hi Paul, I am trying to find out more info about m...Hi Paul, I am trying to find out more info about my great grandad Daniel Baxter . His service number was s\10413 and was part of the 11th battalion argyll and Sutherland highlanders. Do you know when he would of enlisted and where? Any info would be most helpful. Thank you in advance Steve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-18857158009695954272014-06-02T23:20:39.021+01:002014-06-02T23:20:39.021+01:00Hello Colette
The fact that his number is not pre...Hello Colette<br /><br />The fact that his number is not prefixed with S/ could suggest that he was a late enlistment into one of the TF battalions of the A&S Highlanders. 6643 would have joined the 6th A&SH in August 1916 or the 7th A&SH in late September or October 1916. His medal index card certainly tells us that he didn't arrive overseas until after 1915. Like you, I failed to find a service or pension record on either Ancestry or findmypast. Do you know which part of Scotland he was from? The 6th A&SH was headquartered in Paisley whilst the 7th was based in Stirling. We can rule out the 8th and 9th Battalions as their numbers did not reach this high - as far as I know - until the TF infantry was re-numbered in 1917.<br /><br />PaulPaul Nixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354531380984476532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1944079581687608453.post-596985405250906842014-05-31T12:39:47.091+01:002014-05-31T12:39:47.091+01:00Hi trying to trace a james mckinnon regiment numbe...Hi trying to trace a james mckinnon regiment number 6643 a&sh then labour corp 368127 any information will be appreciated the only record I can find is a medal record on ancestry other than this he doesnt seem to exist thanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327019249878342690noreply@blogger.com