This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: fryerning Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.oceania.australia.vic.general/11045.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There might not be any record of formal name change. If Arthur John in later life wanted to access veterans entitlements there might be a notation on his army file recording the name change. It might be worth getting the record file from National Archives?. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.