Simplified Transcript
Record of Service Paper
Christian Names: Alfred.
Surname: Whittam
Questions to be put to the Reservist on Joining
- What is your Name? 1. Christian Names: Alfred. Surname: Whittam
- What is your full Address? 88 Rileys Terrace, Thornes Lane Wharf
- Are you a British Subject? Yes
- What is your Age? 18 years – months
- What is your Trade or Calling? Warfer
- Are you Married? Single
- Have you ever served in any branch of His Majesty’s Forces, naval or military? If so, which? No
- Have you any preference for any particular branch of the service, if so, which? No
- 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 53rd 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
Source Three- Record of Service and army Medical form- The National Archives
- What do these documents reveal about Alfred Whittam?