Born Sidney Nirenberg of Jewish Russian / Polish parents in the East end of London. Changed his name to Lawson, possibly because of the Nazi persecution of the Jews. Called up in July of 1940, he joined the 1st battalion Ox & Bucks Light Infantry. Due to OBLI casualties Transferred to the 5th battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders in July 1944, He attained the rank of Signal Corporal in QOCH: I am genuinely interested in anything that bucks the trend - The ACI allowed inter regimental and indeed inter service transfer without the right of appeal. Where can I find the Royal Charter? Men were posted to other regiments when battalions were stood down. When was the charter drawn? in 1904 the 79th were listed for disbandment and the men posted to other regiments. I just like loose ends tied up - but I think I will leave this now!
Gents Apologies for digressing but had to point out the following. The Army could at all times do whatever it liked to you. It was once said that using KRRS (King's Rules & Regulations) it could, if it so wished, do anything it liked to you except give you a baby. This was later amended to say that it could even give you a baby but it couldn't make you love it ! Sorry about that.......... Ron
I have cracked it!! 5/44/44 X (10) 40 RHO. 8.5.44 using my fathers record as a base and with Ron's posting it reads 5/44/44 X (iv) 40 RHU. 8.5.44. translated The entry number for 44=5/44/44, on the transferr list= X (iv), at= 40 Recruitment Holding Unit, on the date= 8th May 1944. then he sailed to NW Europe 10th June 1944 with the 5th Seaforths. John