In researching my 3GGrandfather's British Army military record and using the War Office Muster Books for the 63rd Regiment of Foot at TNA at Kew, I have noted that for a number of quarters, my grandfather is noted as being "On Command" [sic].
While my inference is that he is performing duties as requested by the Commander, I am wondering if there is a specific definition of the phrase "On Command"?
Thank you, in advance.
Megan in Sydney, Australia
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23-04-2020, 2:11 AM #1
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Definition of the phrase "On Command"
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In the military a Command is a military unit or region under the control of a single officer.
If a man is "On Command" he is part of that unit.
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Thanks for your response, Guy! Makes sense to me...
I also found this while searching for the ON COMMAND phrase:
https://www.royalprovincial.com/etc/gloss/gloss.htm
"On Command - A term used for a soldier on detachment or on duty away from his regiment."
As my 3GGF was not shown with his Company mates in the Muster Book, I am lead to believe he was on duty away from the regiment... so both explanations fit!
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