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 Stanley Bunyan

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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: Corporal Bunyan volunteered at the outbreak of war and was soon drafted to France. Whilst in this theatre of war he took part in many notable battles including those of Ypres and the Somme and was three times wounded. In 1919 he proceeded to India where he was still serving in 1920. He holds the 1914 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.

Private Archie Bunyan

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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: 11th Suffolk Regiment; He joined in June 1916 and later in the same year was drafted to the Western Front. He took part in many great engagements including those of Arras, Cambrai and Amiens and was twice wounded and gassed. He was demobilised in September 1919 after his return to England and he holds the General Service and Victory Medals.

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