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 Alfred Richard Goodman

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

The National Roll (mostly submitted by families describes his service as follows: He joined the 4th Bedfordshire Regiment in June 1916 and at the conclusion of his training early the following year was sent to France. While in this theatre of war he was engaged in fighting in the Arras sector and as a consequence of severe illness was for some time in hospital. He was demobilised after his return to England in September 1919 and holds the General Service and Victory Medals.

Private William Gutteridge

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

The National Roll (mostly submitted by families) describes his service as follows: L/Cpl Gutteridge volunteered in August 1914 and proceeded to France in July of the following year. He took part in much severe fighting in the Somme area until February 1916 when he returned home owing to illness and was discharged in March as unfit for military service. He holds the 1914-15 Star and the General Service and Victory medals.

Private Edward John Huckle

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

The National Roll (mostly submitted by families) describes his service as follows: 1st Air Mechanic Royal Air Force ( late RNAS) - he volunteered in June 1915 and after his training served on important duties with a Handley Page Bombing Squadron until 1917 when he was sent to France where he served until the end of the war and rendered valuable services. He was demobilised in October 1919 and holds the General Service and Victory Medals.

Private Albert Laurie Pheasant

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Details imported from Luton Absent Voters list and National Roll of Honour (Section V)

The National Roll (mostly submitted by families) describes his service as follows: He joined in 1916 and in the following year was drafted to the Western Front. Whilst overseas he was engaged in heavy fighting in several important battles including those of the Somme, Amiens and Bapaume. He served until the Armistice and returned to England for demobilisation in December 1918. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals.

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