My husband's grandfather was Frank Smith (I know - 100s of them!) However, I have found him on the 1901 Census (RG13/1784) stationed in Felixstowe with (I think) the Army. However, I can't figure out the occupation details. Genes Reunited has transcribed it as "Br R G Arty". Looking at the image I'm sure the Br is his rank. He definitely wasn't a Brigadierso what does it mean? I thought Arty must be Artillery, but looking at the handwriting it looks more like an H than an A. I'm stumped!
Can any clever soul out there help me??
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For future reference, please provide the full census reference - series, piece, folio, page
As it happens I've found this one. I think it means Bombardier, Royal Garrison Artillery.
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Give the girl a break!
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Thanks everyone, sounds like thats the answer. I'll try to give more info next time.
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so what does it mean? I thought Arty must be Artillery, but looking at the handwriting it looks more like an H than an A. I'm stumped!
Can any clever soul out there help me??
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