Hello, I`m researching my Grandfathers war records. I have received his service and casualty form and it states that after his training it says the following.... BM14340 (AG62) & 25/11/1940 R A Depot Posted , Draft RCLCL The only details I can find regarding Draft RCLCL is from the forces war records, can anyone shed some light on what is the Draft RCLCL please ? Many thanks Martin
Hi Martin, I had the same query in regards to my grandfather's records. His draft code was RZGHA. With the help of the forum it turns out that these letters are simply a code to identify a particular draft of men and does not actually stand for anything in itself as an acronym. See my thread here: Draft recognition codes.
Hi, You don’t say where he was posted to overseas - and date of arrival there - but if you have a look at the 1940 sailings in this attachment you may be able to identify the convoy. The draft code doesn’t help in identifying the ship but the date does - but be flexible as it might be 5 to 7 days later that the convoy sailed. Good Luck Steve WS Convoys in World War 2 - the 'Winston's Specials'
