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June 9 2009 at 8:37 PM
Robin  (Login Robin1942)


Response to KNIL 6th Infantry (East Java, 1942)

Can anyone confirm the meaning of certain abbreviations in my grandfather's military record? The section "Wapen" is filled out as: Inf. Art. I take it this means Infantry and Artillery. Before his rank, Sgt., is the abbreviation Mil. Does this signify Militia? Before attaining the rank of sergeant, he is listed as "Brigadier". Was that the KNIL equivalent to an army corporal?

My grandfather's militia training began in 1935, by which time he was 18 or 19 years old, and the training periods occur roughly twice each year. Was this militia the Stadswacht, or was it considered part of the KNIL?

Thanks.

- Robin

 
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