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"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 |
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I don't think the SCF wear uniforms. Salvation Army, maybe? Not sure if they work abroad.
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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? |
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Are you able to chop off his head (or identifying bits) and show us the uniform ?
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Rachel, thanks
I "snuck" the photo - it is quite clear on my PC but when it is uploaded to photobucket, it is barely recognisable |
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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 !
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"stationed at..." isn't an occupation, it's a statement of location!
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Hi Nell - not sure why but I always assumed "stationed at" was a term which referred to the arned forces |
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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.
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Sorry Nell - I think I misunderstood - Am getting increasingly dippy these days
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