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Rank abbreviation query 10 years 5 days ago #24281

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What was a BD-SGT? Band Sergeant?

What did that rank mean, was it to do with the regiment's military band?

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Rank abbreviation query 10 years 5 days ago #24283

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Sounds entirely reasonable Berenice.
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Rank abbreviation query 10 years 4 days ago #24291

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Yes, it is, which regiment are you referring to?

BereniceUK wrote: What was a BD-SGT? Band Sergeant?

What did that rank mean, was it to do with the regiment's military band?

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Frank Kelley wrote: Yes, it is, which regiment are you referring to?


5th Northumberland Fusiliers. Band Sergeant J. Hamilton is listed on the regimental memorial at Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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Okay, just wondered, assumed you must have been looking at a particular individual to ask the question.

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No, just a very long transcription of the memorial.
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