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Reservist? Can any one explain??

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Shazzlou

Shazzlou Report 22 Jan 2008 16:04

My gt grandfather was listed on the 1901 census in Wolverhampton as occupation railway painter reservist, but was classed as an invalid.
If he was a reservist does this mean he was still listed in the army?? Can anyone help?

Researching:
Lewis, Smith, Meakin & Byrne. Wolverhampton & Ireland

Shazzlou

Shazzlou Report 25 Jan 2008 15:34

Does anyone out there have any idea what a railway painter reservist is??

Thought maybe a reservist was someone still on army lists but as he was an invalid in 1901 cenus when his occupation was listed as this im thinking that not possible!

Researching:
Lewis, Smith, Meakin & Byrne. Wolverhampton & Ireland

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 25 Jan 2008 15:38

What was his name?

Reg

Shazzlou

Shazzlou Report 25 Jan 2008 17:10

John J Lewis c.1868 Wolverhampton, wife Penelope.

Researching:
Lewis, Smith, Meakin & Byrne. Wolverhampton & Ireland

Joan

Joan Report 25 Jan 2008 17:33

Being a reservist meant that you could be called back into the army...or whatever...in case of need...such as a war.
I don't know why he was invalided out of the army and was a reservist....maybe his injury or ill health was relatively minor????

Hope there are army experts online!
Joan

PS can't find his marriage or find him in 1891

Shazzlou

Shazzlou Report 25 Jan 2008 17:38

Have his marriage certificate they wed in Ireland while he was based at Curragh Camp in 1891.
Cant find him anywhere else though i have had a couple of false leads!!

Researching:
Lewis, Smith, Meakin & Byrne. Wolverhampton & Ireland