Seen in a pay book. Which looks to be a competition. 1937-1938-1939. Rifle = 1st. .L.A. = 1st. What does the L.A. mean? 1940/41 . reads, Rifle , S.S. L.A. S.S .? What does S.S. mean? Thank you. Veronica.
Does S.S. appear twice? If once, I'd say Rifle: Standard Service and, as Idler says, Light Automatic. [Not authoritative--just speculation]
The 'results' are probably skill at arms proficiency grades from annual tests. The SS isn't ringing any bells at present but I'm preparing to kick myself when the right answer appears...
Hi, all and thank you. Much speculation! On the same page of payment book I see capital letters EDCN.. 22-2-39,= 2nd. 18-9-39 = 3rd. Which does not make for it being an annual event. What does EDCN mean? Is it a weapon? Veronica.
Might need to see a scan of the wole page/document, as you will know it often helps to put these abbreviations into context by seeing the whole Interesting though TD
I will try to scan the page. Also, if it was a competition, then the * results* may have been recorded in the regiment's periodical magazine. I am in touch with someone who may be able to look that up for me. Thank you all. Veronica.
I do not think competition results would be in pay book,but range qualifications could as they result in extra pay. Ist class Rifle Ist Class Light automatic (Bren) Sharp Shooter . What Regiment or Corp did he serve in? Infantry men can get enhanced pay for shooting proficiency. He could have qualified on range at any time during year hence the various dates. If his standard drops from Ist to 2nd class his pay would drop.
EDCN could be an abbreviation of 'Education' as in 'Certificate of Education' which was awarded in three classes. The snag is that you'd expect the 2nd class certificate to be taken after the 3rd.