Hi there Rolohosick and so sorry for not getting back earlier, but have been of the Forum for a while!!
Did you get sorted with Samuel's details?
Born Belfast, 15th January 1866.
Enlisted to the Royal Engineers at Belfast in November, 1893. Born at Shankill, Belfast and age upon enlistment given as 23 years 10 months. His occupation at the time was given as 'Fitter' and it was noted that he was serving in the Royal Artillery (Antrim) Militia. He was attested as Sapper Samuel Hosick, 27800.
His next of kin details recorded his father as John Hosick of of 29, Balmoral Street, Belfast (subsequently amended to 70 Percy Street). His brother, Henry is recorded but subsequently struck through. Sisters by the names of Jane and Annie are also recorded.
His Medical Report describes him as being 5 feet 8 1/4 inches in height with a weight of 139 pounds and a chest of 54 1/2 inches. His complexion was fresh, his eyes grey and his hair light brown. He had a scar on the front of his chest and 'dots' tattooed on each hand between the thumb and forefinger. His religion was recorded as 'Church of England'.
Three days after attestation, Samuel joined his Regiment at Chatham, serving with 17th Company, Royal Engineers.
On the 28th October 1898, a Court of Enquiry was convened at Aldershot to investigate the circumstances connected with "Injuries received by No. 27800 Sapper S. Hosick, 17th Co. R.E."
Samuel gave evidence, stating "to escape the front wheel I stepped back a little and the back wheel went over my left foot. I went to my barrack room & the next morning, as I could not walk, I went to hospital."
The outcome of the Enquire stated "Accident on duty - not likely to intefere with his future efficiency as a soldier. I recommend the remission of half of stoppages."
Samuel also suffered a 'sprained ankle' and a 'hernia' whilst in the Army.
He had a couple of 'minor' offences for which he was Confined to Barracks for firstly two days and then eight days. He was charged also with being 'drunk in uniform' but this was 'admonished'.
He completed a Military Workshop at Chatham in December 1893 where he qualified as a 'Skilled Fitter'. He progressed through further Army courses to become a 'Superior Fitter'.
On the 13th November 1899, Samuel joined F Company, Royal Engineers at Aldershot.
On the 21st November 1899, Samuel was awareded his second Good Conduct badge and pay.
He then returned to G Company at Chatham and is recorded in Kent in 1902.
In 1902, Samuel transferred to the Army Reserve 'on expiration of his period of Army Service'. On the 9th September 1902, he was granted Gratuity for War Service in South Africa.
On the 7th July 1902, Samuel was Discharged to the Army Reserve. He was in receipt of two Good Conduct badges and his conduct was described as being 'Good'.
He was noted as 'Absentee' from the 1st Class Army Reserve on the 4th May 1905.
A Certificate of Absence was raised, noting that Samuel had not presented himself during either June or September 1905. This Certificate notes Samuel's address as 155 Argyll Street, Belfast. [/font][/color]
