John wrote "I do not know how the service numbers are worked out , is it just simply a case of the whole county following by number or is it by regiment or is it by place of enlistment" Hi John, Thanks very much for the reply, it was most useful. The allotment of numbers seems to be by Regiment. I am told that batches of numbers were issued at different times, Im sure that my ancestor enlisted 1914/15. and I am trying to confirm it. Your numbers are close. Thanks again John Ellis