WW1 Service Records Question

[Michael_Ingram]

Can anyone help with this detail of my Dad's records. What could be the word after 'Unit: advanced' please?

 

[maypolebaz]

That looks like a hurriedly written "D", Michael.
If it is I would say the word is "Det", an abbreviation of Detachment.

 

[Michael_Ingram]

Many thanks maypolebazz; that makes sense

 

[Michael_Ingram]

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can anyone explain what the 30 (motor) airline section might be? Related to Royal Engineers, Signals Company. Many thanks
(ps for maypolebazz the original replies seem to have returned)

 

[Lady Penelope]

Could you tell me where to look for details for this man who fought in WW1 and survived. I'm used to looking for soldiers who died but at a loss for those who survived.

WHITEHEAD A.P. Station House, Chester Road.
1st City of Birmingham Battalion.

Many thanks for ideas, pointers etc.

 

[Chris_Baker]

Next question:
can anyone explain what the 30 (motor) airline section might be? Related to Royal Engineers, Signals Company. Many thanks
(ps for maypolebazz the original replies seem to have returned)

Only twelve years later, but this may help a little: https://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/arm...ection-of-the-royal-engineers-signal-service/

 

[Chris_Baker]

Could you tell me where to look for details for this man who fought in WW1 and survived. I'm used to looking for soldiers who died but at a loss for those who survived.

WHITEHEAD A.P. Station House, Chester Road.
1st City of Birmingham Battalion.

Many thanks for ideas, pointers etc.

Private 14/728 Arthur Percy Whitehead has a service record available for you to see at Ancestry or Findmypast.