Object number
9004.9.3
Title
Certificate of Service Book issued to G. Brewster
Description
Certificate of Service Book (Army Form B108), issued to 1855573 George Brewster. It is a red card covered book with black lettering that confirms that he enlisted in the Royal Engineers 'In the Field' on 22nd January 1919. The book confirms that he saw service in Egypt and India and that he was discharged after 23 years of service on 4th September 1937. He earned various trade qualifications with O. C. 54th Field Company R.E.. His previous service was with the Royal Engineers from 4th September 1914 to 21st January 1919. He recieved the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal , Victory Medal and General Service Medal. There are five documents in the sleeve of the book. There is a blue form Certified Copy of Attestation dated 22nd January 1919, Certificate qualifying Brewster, with 38th (Field) Company for duty with Sappers and miners Units in India, A First Class Army Certificate of Education in English, Mathamatics, Geography and Map Reading dated 15th October 1930, Second Class Certificatre of Education in Arithmatic dated 14th June 1920 whilst with 2nd Field Company and a Discharge Certificate (Army Form B.2079) dated 21st January 1919 confirming his re-enlistment.
Date
1914 - 1930
Production period
Windsor, 1910-, World War One
Dimensions
- Book 186 mm
- Width: 122 mm