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Military terms help

Discussion in 'Service Records' started by Harrys497, Jul 4, 2025.

  1. Harrys497

    Harrys497 Member

    Hello
    I am researching my families war history, one of them served in Burma. I have attached two images, one of which shows his rank and says "wordman". Anyone know what that is?
    His medal card also says "RE". Is that Royal Engineers?

    Any info would be great! Thanks!
     

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  2. Tullybrone

    Tullybrone Senior Member

    Hi,

    I think the queried word is his pre service civilian occupation “woodsman” ie working in forestry.

    RE = Royal Engineers. It is noted as RE’s on his marriage certificate immediately before his army service number.

    Steve
     
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    Tony56 Member Patron

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  4. Harrys497

    Harrys497 Member

    Thanks for the help.
    On the wounded list he has the number 679. Does that mean anything?
     

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  5. Owen

    Owen Member

    That was explained somewhere in this thread.
    It's the number of the list published in the newspapers.

    Handwritten Codes on Casualty List Records - Solved
     
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