"Stationed at" ?
 

This person is described on his marriage certificate in 1948 as "Stationed at Lubeck Schleswig Holstein" and in the wedding photograph is wearing what look like an army uniform.

I had always assumed that this meant he was in the Army.

But could he have been working for the Save the Children Fund instead?

Thank you

I don't think the SCF wear uniforms. Salvation Army, maybe? Not sure if they work abroad.

Thanks Mary - it looks like a British Army uniform to me - it's just that I was told he wa sin Germany working for the Save the Children Fund - for various reasons, I am sure it would not have been the Salvation Army.

Assuming this person was in the army, another thing is puzzling me....He wouldn't have joined up until at least mid-1945, as he was a registered conscientious objector. So would he be regarded as a WW2 veteran?

Are you able to chop off his head (or identifying bits) and show us the uniform ?

Rachel, thanks

I "snuck" the photo - it is quite clear on my PC but when it is uploaded to photobucket, it is barely recognisable :eek:

Joan ~ do you want to email it to me ?
That way you won't need to go through PBucket

will pm my address in case you've lost it

buzzing off for the evening but will be back !

"stationed at..." isn't an occupation, it's a statement of location!

Thanks Rachel - have e-mailed you

Hi Nell - not sure why but I always assumed "stationed at" was a term which referred to the arned forces :o:o:o

Hi Muggins, it certainly sounds military. What I meant was, its a shame they didn't give his rank and regiment. Even if it just said "soldier" or "gunner" you'd have more to go on.

Sorry Nell - I think I misunderstood :o - Am getting increasingly dippy these days :d