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From: "Ken Wilson-Wheeler" <>
Subject: Re: [WW1] Royal Sussex Regiment - Lowthers' Lambs
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 18:01:04 +0100
References: <3e.9d7e0e0.27fe1c56@aol.com>

Sue,
Yes, that is exactly what the "SD" prefix to his service number signified.
The 9th Btn was *not* a "South Down" Battalion. So, If he had that prefix to
his number he must have previously served in the 11th, 12th, or 13th
Battalion.
Ken.
(In West Sussex, UK)

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Sent: 05 April 2001 20:07
Subject: [WW1] Royal Sussex Regiment - Lowthers' Lambs


I've had some problems with sending mail - apologies if you've got this
twice.

I'm gathering information about Bertram JARVIS, Private SD/604, 9th
[Service]
Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, who died on the 11th June 1917.

He came from Herstmonceux, Sussex, and the family have always said that he
was one of 'Lowthers' Lambs' - I have found out that this title was only
given to the men of the 11th, 12th and 13th [Southdown] Battalions. Does the
'SD' in his service number signify that he was at one time in one of the
Southdown Battalions, or am I on the wrong track?

Thanks to a great list,
Sue

Sue Light


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