| 39 | DACKOMBE Military Records British Army WWI Pension Records Aquila George Dackombe |
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SHORT SERVICE
(For the Duration of the War)
| ATTESTATION OF | |
| No G.S.E.S. | 6829 |
| Name | Aquila George Dackombe |
| Corps | East Surrey Regiment |
| Questions asked on Recruitment | |
| What is you name | Aquila George Dackombe |
| What is your full address | 33 Chapter Road, Walworth, Surrey |
| Are you a British Subject? | Yes |
| What is your Age? | 42 years 5 months |
| What is your Trade or Calling? | Musician |
| Are you married | Widower |
| Have you ever served in any branch of His Majesty;s Forces, naval or military, if so, Which? | 11 1/2 years Essex Rgt the R. Gar. Regt |
| Are you willing to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated? | Yes |
| Are you willing to be enlisted for General Service | Yes |
| Did you receive a Notice, and do you understand its meaning | Yes |
| I Aquila George Dackombe do
solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions
are true, and that I am willing to fulfill the engagements made. Aquila George Dackombe |
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OATH TO BE TAKEN BY RECRUIT ON ATTESTATION I Aquila George Dackombe swear by Almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Fifth. His Heirs and Successors, and that I will as in duty bound, honestly and faithfully defend His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, in Person, Crown, and dignity against all enemies, and will observe and obey all orders of His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me. So help me God. |
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CERTIFICATE OF MAGISTRATE OR ATTESTING OFFICER |
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| The Recruit above named was
cautioned by me that if he made any false answer to any of the above
question he would be liable to be punished as provided in the Army Act. The above questions were then read to the Recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said Recruit has signed the declaration and taken the oath before me at Kingston-upon-Thames on this .........day of 1st Jan 1915 Signature of the Justice Recruiting Officer 31st R.D R.A. CERTIFICATE OF APPROVING OFFICER |
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| I certify that this Attestation of
the above-named Recruit is correct, and properly filled up, and that the
required forms appear to have been complied with. I accordingly approve
and appoint him to the East Surrey Regt If enlisted by special authority, Army Form B.203 (or other authority for the enlistment will be attached to the original attestation. Date 1 JAN 1915 Place KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES ??? Depot E. SURREY REGT Approving Officer |
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DESCRIPTIVE REPORT ON ENLISTMENT |
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| Name Aquila George Dackombe | |
| Apparent age 42 years 5 months Height 5 feet 5 inches | |
| Chest measurement - Girth when fully expanded 34 inches - Range of expansion 2 inches | |
| Distinctive marks 4 Tac Marks R & 4 So left arm Lt Brown Hair Grey at temple - Eyes Blue Grey - Complexion Fresh | |
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INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY RECRUIT |
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| Name and Address of next of kin Aquila James Dackombe 128 East St Walworth Surrey Relationship Son | |
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STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES |
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| Service towards limited engagement reckons from 1.1.15 | |
| Joined at Kingston on Thames on
1.1. 15 Corps in which Served East Surrey, Attested Pte 1.1.15 |
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| Posted 1.1.15
Discharged No longer fit for War Service Paid 392 ??? PTE 1.12.17 Captain
for Colonel No 1 Record Office Hounslow Total service towards Engagement to 1.12.17 (date of discharge) 2 years 335 days I Aquila George Dackombe, do solemnly and sincerely declare that I was enlisted on the 26th August 1889, under the name of Thomas Weston which name I now declare to be incorrect. The name of Aquila George Dackombe contained in the accompanying Certificate of Birth, I now declare to be my true name, and I make this solemn declaration, conscientiously believing the same to true, and by virtue of the provisions of an Act made and passed in the ninth year of the reign of His late Majesty King William the Fourth, Chapter 62 entitled The Statutory declaration Act 1835 Aquila George Dackombe Declared before me at Warley this 25th day of July 1891 William A. Turnbull STATEMENT of the SERVICES of No 6829 Name DACKOMBE Aquila George |
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