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    Grandads regiment

    I’ve been thinking, what if the Registrar heard him wrong and he actually said BCRR. Birmingham City something Regiment. The ‘Birmingham Pals’ trained at Sutton Coldfield Park. What would the second R refer to ?
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    Grandads regiment

    I’ll have a look.Thanks everyone for all your time and efforts.
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    Grandads regiment

    No, that was my ultimate goal.
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    Grandads regiment

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    Grandads regiment

    I don’t have any further info, as far as a medal card, I have no idea what that is, sorry.
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    Grandads regiment

    Yes he was a Brummie
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    Grandads regiment

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    Grandads regiment

    On my grandfather’s marriage certificate, dated Dec 25 1916, his occupation is shown as soldier, his address is stated Sutton Coldfield Park. Also in the address box it states att 1Bat P.C.R.R. Does anyone know what this means ?
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