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Eddieisagrandad

Eddieisagrandad Report 10 Jul 2010 20:56

According to a relatives WW1 record he was given a discharge because he was no longer fit due to enemy action and the abreviation GS4 . Does anyone know what GS 4 means?

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 10 Jul 2010 21:38

Eddie

You could try the 'Long,Long Trail' site which is brilliant for information relating to the British Army in the First World War.

http://www.1914-1918.net/

If you can't find the answer then add your question to their forum 'Ask Away'. There are alot of knowledable people on there.

Good luck
Chris

Researching:
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was plain ann now annielaurie

was plain ann now annielaurie Report 10 Jul 2010 21:49

Usually the reason given is KR 392 followed by a number - this relates to Kings Regulations. Does it say something like that?

Janet 693215

Janet 693215 Report 10 Jul 2010 22:34

GS isan abbreviation for gun shot but it may not be in this context

MaryfromItaly

MaryfromItaly Report 10 Jul 2010 23:29

Are you sure it doesn't say GSW, which is the usual abbreviation for gunshot wound?

Eddieisagrandad

Eddieisagrandad Report 11 Jul 2010 09:52

Yes Mary, with a little imagination GSW is what it is. And a bad case of doctors writting!
Thank you for that.