Record of Service and Army Medical form

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Record of Service Paper

Christian Names: Alfred.

Surname: Whittam

Questions to be put to the Reservist on Joining

1. What is your Name? 1. Christian Names: Alfred. Surname: Whittam
2. What is your full Address? 88 Rileys Terrace, Thornes Lane Wharf
3. Are you a British Subject? Yes
4. What is your Age? 18 years – months
5. What is your Trade or Calling? Warfer
6. Are you Married? Single
7. Have you ever served in any branch of His Majesty’s Forces, naval or military? If so, which? No
8. Have you any preference for any particular branch of the service, if so, which? No
9. Are you desirous of serving in the Royal Navy, if so, state your qualifications. No

I, Alfred Whittam, do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true.

Christian Names Alfred          Surname Whittam    SIGNATURE OF RECRUIT

Date    15-8 1918

Place   Pontefract                 J. Smethurst    Signature of Witness

EXEMPTION FROM COMBATANT SERVICE ON CONSCIENTIOUS GROUNDS.

MEDICAL CLASSIFICATION AS TO FITNESS FOR SERVICE ON JOINING.

Classification [Stamped] B(1)

Certificate of Approving Officer

I approve the acceptance of the above-named man, and appoint him to the 53^rd Koyli (Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry)

Date 15 AUG 1918

Place Pontefract

[Signature] Approving Officer. [stamped] Posting Officer for O.C. Recpt. Depot, K.O.Y.L.I

[Handwritten on top] 88 Rileys Terrace, Thornes Lane, Wakefield

MEDICAL HISTORY of

Surname: Whittam. Christian Names: Alfred. [Stamped] B(1)

Table I – General Table.

Birthplace: Parish: Sandal.  County: Yorks.

Examined on 1 day of August 1918 at Wakefield

Declared Age  18 years  0 days

Trade of Occupation  Wharfer

Height 5 feet 2 ½ inches    Weight  100 ½ lbs

Colour of Hair   Brown    Complexion Sallow

Eyes Brown

Chest measurements    33 ½ inches.

Vision  6/6

Identification Marks, such as Tattoo, Moles, Scars etc:- [Blank]

Defects or Ailments

(illegible) st things normal

Examined and found –

[Stamped] RECRUITING MEDICAL BOARD Fit for Grade: B(1) Date: 1-AUG 1918

Re-examined for posting at… [Blank]

On…day of…. [Blank]

Joined at Pontefract on 15 day of August 1918