"Stationed at" ? - Genealogists' Forum

#1 31-10-09, 13:48

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

Mary from Italy · #2 31-10-09, 14:37

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

#3 31-10-09, 14:50

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?

Rachel · #4 31-10-09, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Muggins in Sussex

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.

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

#5 31-10-09, 16:51

Rachel, thanks

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

Rachel · #6 31-10-09, 17:01

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Originally Posted by Muggins in Sussex

Rachel, thanks

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

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 !

Nell · #7 31-10-09, 20:00

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

#8 01-11-09, 08:17

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Originally Posted by Rachel

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 !

Thanks Rachel - have e-mailed you

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Originally Posted by Nell

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

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

Nell · #9 01-11-09, 10:02

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.

#10 01-11-09, 18:11

Sorry Nell - I think I misunderstood

- Am getting increasingly dippy these days