Kinda memory check . . . .

[Owlswing]

I am making a huge assumption here that we are all, or at least. most of us, of about the same age - 60 plus.

To all those who are not - I apologise profusely!

Of all those who are old enough and were for some period or other in the military, can any of you still remember your Service Number?

And yes I can, I regret to say, everyone, I have spoken to on the subject all seem to come out with the same reply "It's bloody impossible to forget!"

Abusive comments are expected from both "Yea's" and "Nays".

Owlswing - 23875057 - Royal Armoured Corps!

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[Aruntraveller]

Well yes I'm over 60. In fact I'm that age where you wonder if people will send you a valentine or a bottle of wine, but National Service had finished when I was young enough for it to apply, so no number to remember.

I can remember my Mum's Coop divi number if that's any use!

[BeRational]

24425004

[Owlswing]

24425004

Hmm. You didn't join that much after me then!

Did you enjoy it or hate it?

owlswing

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[Nearly Sane]

Well yes I'm over 60. In fact I'm that age where you wonder if people will send you a valentine or a bottle of wine, but National Service had finished when I was young enough for it to apply, so no number to remember.

I can remember my Mum's Coop divi number if that's any use!

A few years off 60, and never been in military but I too could telll you mum's Coop divi number, my matriculation number from Uni which is 40 years ago later this year, the registrations of the cars my father had, including a couple of the bin lorries he drove, but I couldn't tell you the registrations of any of the cars I have had.

[Gordon]

I'll be 69 this summer and have never been in the military - I did join the Army Cadets in 1968, have been encouraged to do so by a clearly psychopathic friend, but I only lasted for 3 weeks: too much pointless shouting and stamping of feet for a sensitive soul like me (plus I don't like guns).

The only 'ID' I can remember is from possibly the worst second-hand car we ever bought, in about 1979/80 - I can't remember anything about it (other than that it turned out to be useless) apart from it's registration - MUS 304P.

[ekim]

Yes, I can remember my Army number.  Some things get stamped into your brain.  I can still remember my wartime National Identity Card number but I can't remember my National Insurance number.

[SteveH]

I'm 70 in June, but am almost a pacifist. Sorry!

[Harrowby Hall]

National Service finished the year before I would have been required to do it.

I do remember my first Premium Bond number - AK221299.

[Enki]

I'm 80 and I just missed being called up because if you went to university you were exempt.

[Owlswing]

 A few years off 60, and never been in military but I too could telll you mum's Coop divi number, my matriculation number from Uni which is 40 years ago later this year, the registrations of the cars my father had, including a couple of the bin lorries he drove, but I couldn't tell you the registrations of any of the cars I have had.

SNAP! My Grandmother's was L692831.

Owlswing

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