Source 1

Regimental Disciplinary Record (WO 363/C)

Simplified Transcript

REGIMENTAL DEFAULTER SHEET

First Regiment of Foot

Signature of C.O or Adjust _______

Regimental Number and Name 8493 Donald Campbell

Attested 10 8 1903 Joined 11 8

 

 Place

Date of Offence

Rank

Cases of Drunkenness

By whome reported and names of witnesses

OFFENCE

PUNISHMENT awarded

Date of award or of order dispensing with trial

By whom

Date of Commence-ment

 Date of Expiration

 REMARKS

 

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2. Look at Source 1. This source shows part of a disciplinary record.

  • Why is this important to see this record?
  • Look at the titles carefully – what is the fourth column for?
  • What does this suggest about expectations? (Think – would you expect this title to be part of an official form?)