kings regulations (WW2)

[Melboy]

Does anyone know where I can get a listing of Kings Regulations for the Army? On my Dad's discharge it states a number and clause followed by KR's 40.
I think it was a medical reason,probably arising from his time as a POW in germany after being captured at Anzio in 1944.Apparently (like so many) he had a really bad experience and wouldnt talk about it very much.
Any help would be really appreciated.......Mel.

[Forrest Anderson]

Does anyone know where I can get a listing of Kings Regulations for the Army? On my Dad's discharge it states a number and clause followed by KR's 40.I think it was a medical reason,probably arising from his time as a POW in germany after being captured at Anzio in 1944.Apparently (like so many) he had a really bad experience and wouldnt talk about it very much.
Any help would be really appreciated.......Mel.

I have a copy of the 1940 edition of King's Regulations (aka KR40), so if you can give the paragraph reference, I'll let you know what it says.

Forrest

[Grant MacDonald]

I would like to know if anyone can tell me what KR 267(A) is?
Thank you
Grant

[Forrest Anderson]

I would like to know if anyone can tell me what KR 267(A) is?


The paragraphs were usually re-numbered with each new edition of King's (and Queen's) Regulations, so the answer to your question depends on the date of the document you are working from.


For instance, the 1912 edition was used in WW1, and para 267 in that edition is about the re-engagement of Other Ranks. On the other hand, in the 1940 edition, which was used for most of WW2, para 267 is about the improper enlistment of reservists into the Regular Army, and reads as follows:267 (a). A reservist who improperly enlists into the Regular Army will not, whether convicted of an offence under Section 33 of the Army Act or not, and whether he is held to serve on his first or second attestation, forfeit any part of his service.
Sub-paras (b) and (c) are also about that general subject.

If your document doesn't relate to the 1940 edition, let me know.

Forrest

[Melboy]

I have a copy of the 1940 edition of King's Regulations (aka KR40), so if you can give the paragraph reference, I'll let you know what it says.

Forrest

on my dads discharge certificate it quotes : para 390 (XVIII) G.

[Forrest Anderson]

on my dads discharge certificate it quotes : para 390 (XVIII) G.

Paragraph 390 of King's Regulations 1940 listed the various causes of discharge for Other Ranks in the Army. Discharges under sub-para (xviii) were "For the benefit of the public service", and sub-subparas specified the reason more explicitly. For example, 390 (xviii) b was "His services being no longer required" and applied to Boys, whilst 390 (xviii) d was "Free, being urgently required in civil employment".

Although my copy of King's Regulations 1940 was printed in 1945 and includes amendments 1 to 45, the sub-subparagraphs only go up to 390(xviii) e - at the time of printing f and g had not yet been created. You therefore need to find a copy which was printed later than my one, but before the next main edition was produced (as Queen's Regulations) in 1945.

Forrest

[Melboy]

Paragraph 390 of King's Regulations 1940 listed the various causes of discharge for Other Ranks in the Army. Discharges under sub-para (xviii) were "For the benefit of the public service", and sub-subparas specified the reason more explicitly. For example, 390 (xviii) b was "His services being no longer required" and applied to Boys, whilst 390 (xviii) d was "Free, being urgently required in civil employment".

Although my copy of King's Regulations 1940 was printed in 1945 and includes amendments 1 to 45, the sub-subparagraphs only go up to 390(xviii) e - at the time of printing f and g had not yet been created. You therefore need to find a copy which was printed later than my one, but before the next main edition was produced (as Queen's Regulations) in 1945.

Forrest

Thanks for all your help Forrest,I really am grateful.On checking the certificate it seems that it also includes sub-sub paragraph G !! Ironic to say the least..
Again many thanks,you're a STAR ..........Mel......ps.will just have to keep digging!