Private

In the British Army, a private (Pte) equates to both OR-1 and OR-2 on the NATO scale, although there is no difference in rank. Privates wear no insignia. Many regiments and corps use other distinctive and descriptive names instead of private, some of these ranks have been used for centuries, others are less than 100 years old.[2] In the contemporary British Armed Forces, the army rank of private is broadly equivalent to able seaman in the Royal Navy, aircraftman, leading aircraftman and senior aircraftman in the Royal Air Force, and marine (Mne) or bandsman, as appropriate equivalent rank in the Royal Marines. The term as a military rank seems to come from the Sixteenth Century when individuals had the privilege of enlisting or making private contracts to serve as private soldiers in military units.

Private Bob Samuel Coleman

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Bob Coleman, sone of Thomas and Mary Coleman, (Brickmaker and Bonnet sewer respectively) returned to Caddington after the war, broken by shell shock.

Bob would frequently be in fits of temper, and anger, and was often to be heard swearing and raging in Caddington.

A local man remembers that his mother Mildred, was the only woman who could stand up to Bob in the village, and when she told him to 'behave' he would calm down.

Private Frederick Allen Vernon Cripps

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Details imported from Luton Absent Voters list and the National Roll of the Great War (Section V)

The National Roll (mostly submitted by families) describes his service as follows: He joined (the Royal Fusiliers) in December 1916 and in the following February was sent to France. He took part in much heavy fighting, and was wounded at Ypres. He also served at Arras, Vimy Ridge. Passchendaele Ridge and Cambrai. He was demobilised in March 1919 after his return home and holds the General service and Victory Medals.

Private Arthur William Day

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Details imported from Luton Absent Voters list and the National Roll of the Great War (Section V)

The National Roll (mostly submitted by families) describes his service as follows: He joined in April 1918 but owing to physical unfitness was unable to secure his transfer overseas. He was engaged on important transport duties at various stations and rendered valuable services until his demobilisation, which took place in March 1919.

Private Horace Evans

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Details imported from Luton Absent Voters list and the National Roll of the Great War (Section V)

The National Roll (mostly submitted by families) describes his service as follows: He joined in July 1916 and in the following September was sent to Salonika. Whilst in this theatre of war he served in the General Offensive of the Allies on the Doiran Front and in the Advance on Vardar. After the cessation of hostilities he remained overseas until November 1919 when he returned home and was demobilised holding the General Service and Victory Medals.

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