On 11/07/2013 00:06, Tickettyboo wrote: > Connected , supplementary query. I have an entry from the London Gazette > (well I have quite a few for this man) > April 15 1902, page 2503 > > The undermentioned Second Lieutenants to be Lieutenants > Jocelyn F. de F. Shaw, vice J.D.B. Fulton, promoted. Dated 27th January, > 1902 > > I don't know why there are two names and what the 'vice' refers to. > Could someone explain? > > ( I am not about to start Googling for 'vice' at my time of life!) Jocelyn has been promoted to the vacancy created by Fulton's promotion. -- Graeme Wall This account not read, substitute trains for rail. Railway Miscellany at <http://www.greywall.demon.co.uk/rail>