The Queens Own Royal West Kent R

The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment

CSM R Relf

Company Sergeant Major Richard Relf, 202531, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

Enlisted 23rd January 1915, Ashford, Kent, resided Woodfalls, Yalding, Kent.

Previously served 12 years 195 days, 1st Battalion, The Buffs & 4 years in Army Reserve.

23rd January 1915, posted Dept / 5th Battalion, The Buffs, 2261 / 5977; 3rd March 1915, 2/5th Battalion, The Buffs, appointed Lance Corporal; 21st April 1915, promoted Corporal; 25th April 1915, posted 2nd / 4th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment & promoted Sergeant; 26th September 1915, appointed Acting Company Sergeant Major; 26th October 1915, promoted Company Sergeant Major; 14th October 1916, transferred to 2nd/4th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 30th September 1917, posted 4th Reserve Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment.

2nd May 1917, discharged as "no longer physically fit for War Service" due to sickness Silver War Badge issued.

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