I found what appears to be a good explanation of the causes for discharge at: http://www.forrestdale.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ In this case my guess would be that he never became an active soldier, never saw the front, and would not have received any medals. He would not have received an allowance as the condition did not occur in service. Anyone (from the first world war) who was considered for a pension or allowance, and certainly those who did receive an allowance, is likely to be in the WO 364 records available at TNA and on Ancestry. Unlike WO 363, my understanding is that these records are reasonable complete. (I do stand to be corrected on any of this) regards Keith Drage Swindon UK On 30/04/2014 14:20, Susan Francia wrote: > I am researching a man who enlisted in the British army in September 1914 and was then discharged for medical reasons in December 1914 as being unfit for service. The reason was given as 'Medically Unfit Para 392 (iii) C KR 1912.' I understand that this means he was not likely to become an efficient soldier. Does anyone know whether he would have been awarded any kind of allowance? > S. Francia > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SOG-UK-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >