| 2nd Lieut | Henry Scott | TURNER | 11/03/1915 | |||
| 791 | Pte | James | ANDERSON | 2nd Bn. | 11/03/1915 | |
| 2019 | Pte | Samuel | ANDERSON | 2nd Bn. | 11/03/1915 | |
| S/7072 | Pte | Charles | CROWE | 2nd Bn. | 11/03/1915 | |
| 3/3561 | Pte | Hamlyn | FOWLER | 1st Bn. | 11/03/1915 | |
| 1189 | Pte | Duncan | GOW | 2nd Bn. | 11/03/1915 | |
| 566 | Sgt | Robert | HARROW | 4th Bn. | 11/03/1915 | |
| 3/3437 | Pte | James | JOHNSTONE | 1st Bn. | 11/03/1915 | |
| 1326 | Pte | John Kidd | MACDONALD | 2nd Bn. | 11/03/1915 | |
| 1254 | Pte | George | MACGREGOR | 5th Bn. | 11/03/1915 | |
| 8437 | Pte | Robert | MAWHINNIE | 2nd Bn. | 11/03/1915 | |
| 2271 | Pte | James | NICHOLSON | 2nd Bn. | 11/03/1915 | |
| 1237 | Pte | William | PAYNE | 5th Bn. | 11/03/1915 | |
| 2374 | Pte | William | SHEPHERD | 5th Bn. | 11/03/1915 | |
| 9528 | Pte | Andrew | SUMMERS | 2nd Bn. | 11/03/1915 | |
| 1141 | Pte | James | TAYLOR | 2nd Bn. | 11/03/1915 | |
| 3/3095 | Pte | James | THOMSON | 2nd Bn. | 11/03/1915 | |
| 2131 | L Cpl | George | VESSIE | 2nd Bn. formerly 6142 3rd K.O.S.B. | 11/03/1915 | |
| 3/2521 | Pte | Alexander | WILSON | 2nd Bn. | 11/03/1915 |
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I note prefixes to enlisted mens’ serial numbers such as S/**** or 3/**** What do these prefixes denote? Thank you, Roger
Hi Roger,
The S/ prefix usually means the person enlisted in a Service battalion. Occasionally, however, after 1916 they started renumbering some of the Regulars so it is not always so straightforward.
The 3/ prefix was used for men joining the 3rd Battalion.
Thank you for the clarification regarding serial numbers. I had no idea that post ’16 renumbering occurred within the regiment. I assume the 4 digit series just maxed out which prompted the renumbering.
I have a few uniform questions (WW1) Who could I ask via email at the museum?
Thank you,
Roger Kirwin (USA)
No problem Roger. I am sure we can help you with your questions about uniforms; please fill out a research enquiry via our website here: https://theblackwatch.co.uk/index/research-enquiries