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F.A.O. The Oracle

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KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 20 Feb 2007 23:26

You called madam?

Linda

Linda Report 20 Feb 2007 23:29

Yes please kind Sir

Linda

Linda Report 20 Feb 2007 23:31

Can you answer this one for me please. I have my fathers 'Soldiers Service and Pay Book'. Entries in it include Privilege Leave and Compassionate Leave some on Free Warrant and some on a Warrant Number. Do you know what the difference is please.

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 20 Feb 2007 23:38

Compassionate leave was sometimes granted where cases of sickness or ill health/death occurred within the family, warrants would be issued probably free under the given number. Priviledge leave I think would be his normal leave entitlement (guessing there). Free warrants were issued to servicemen to enable them to visit family/friend when on service duties. I got four a year when I joined up. Warrants on warrant number I would think would apply to cases of compassionate leave where the serviceman would not be penalised by having to use one of his own leave travel warrants. Hope this helps The oracle lol. Just pasting here as updated first reply.

Ann

Ann Report 20 Feb 2007 23:41

LOL, Lindy Loo. You have just Christened Keith with a new name! Very apt too, I reckon.

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 20 Feb 2007 23:42

Hmmm have to think about this, big responsibility to live up to. The oracle. Time for bed, up early. PS Ann, that came about because I posted a GRO address before her, then gave her the address for Curiousfox!

Linda

Linda Report 21 Feb 2007 10:36

No Keith, The name didn't only come from those two pieces of info. I've been watching all the advice and help you post for everyone. I think a well deserved name.

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 21 Feb 2007 15:10

Thank you Lindy, it is very nice to know that not just my efforts but others as well are appreciated.