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Electoral Roles - Soliders in Barracks

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BobClayton

BobClayton Report 16 Apr 2005 14:05

Townsley Entries - 1914/18 War - Serving Soldiers Voting Registrations, Leeds (UK) John C 1050C 202902 10th West Yorks This was my greatuncle so they must have been able to vote during the war (local elections?) Bob

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Shelli4

Shelli4 Report 16 Apr 2005 13:33

So can someone explain why when i was looking in the rolls today, i found a man with an S next to his name. Upon looking to see what the S stood for...service voter. What does this mean??? It was 1974 sorry to go off track

Christopher

Christopher Report 16 Apr 2005 13:29

I don't know if you mean nowadays, soldiers can vote they just need to register, i can't tell you how it used to be but as a serving member of the forces i know i can vote if i wish

Unknown

Unknown Report 16 Apr 2005 13:28

Jackie A lot of it is to do with the safety aspect. If they are known to be connected to the Armed Forces and they are listed on an elec roll they are traceable! Lou

Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 16 Apr 2005 13:27

Thanks for that guys, another ray of hope disappeared - does that mean that they can fight and die for their country but not vote? doesn't seem very fair does it? Jackie

Unknown

Unknown Report 16 Apr 2005 13:23

Chris is quite correct, anyone with an alliegance to the Queen is exempt from the electoral roll. That also applies to Army Reservists

Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 16 Apr 2005 12:50

Hi, Anyone know if soldiers in barracks would have been on the local electoral role for the area? I'm referring to 1919/20. Thanks, Jackie