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Goodday Members
Can anyone provide details of 883 Tpr G Martin SAC- A Division ? Where he attested and whether he survived the war in South Africa?
Any history on this fellow is welcomed.
Tkx Evyn

Surname Martin
Names George
Date of Birth 6 September 1876
Age 24
Country England
Marital Status Single
Next of Kin Father
Calling Groom
Where Recruited Norwich
Address Surrey
England
Eyes Blue
Hair Brown
Complexion Dark
Appearance Soldierly
Chest 34,5
Bodily Infirmity No
Ruptured No
Physical Development Fit
Vaccinated Willingly Yes
Languages English
Been Apprentice? No
Ride Yes
Shoot Yes
Swim No
Time Period in South Africa 6 months - Soldier
Convicted No
Belong to Army Reserve
Served in Army Yes
Dismissed No
Date Enlisted 3 April 1901
Years Enlisted 3
Wage 5 shillings/day
Register A883
Title 3/c Trooper
Cause of Discharge By Purchase
Discharge Date 9 October 1902
Character Good
Service Length 1 yr 197 days
Address Woking, Surrey
Signed at Potchefstroom
Additional Information Free passage home on completion of five year service

One box on the attestation papers is whether the enlisting man is or has been an apprentice. In the majority of cases, this is answered in the negative.

Presumably this question was asked to elicit information about trades that people know and could be used to the benefit of the unit?