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Paragraph 390, King’s Regulations 1908

Some of the men listed on this site left the Army under King’s Regulation 390 prior to World War 1, which was followed by Roman numerals and sometimes letters. There were many reasons for a soldier to be discharged, and the Regulation 390 had a variety of catagories attached to it dependent on the reasons for leaving. This lists has been compiled from the 1908 King's Regulations book. Note that at section (iii) the book goes straight from a) to d).

  • (i.) References on enlistment being unsatisfactory—
    • At stations away from the headquarters of the recruiting area.
    • At other stations ...
  • (ii.) Having been irregularly enlisted—
    • At home ... ...
    • Abroad ... ...
  • (iii.) Not being likely to become an efficient soldier—
    • (a) Recruit rejected both by medical officer and approving officer.
    • (d) Recruit who, after having undergone a course of physical training, is recommended by the examining board to be discharged, or, in the case of a mounted corps, is unable to ride.
    • (e) Soldier of local battalion abroad considered unlikely to become efficient.
    • (f) Boy who, on reaching 18 years of age, is considered to be physically unfit for the ranks.
  • (iv.) Having been claimed as an apprentice.
  • (v.) Having claimed it on payment of 10/- within three months after his attestation—
    • At home and abroad
  • (vi.) Having made a mis-statement as to age on enlistment—
    • (a) Soldier under 17 years of age at date of application for discharge.
    • (b) Soldier between 17 and 18 years of age at date of application for discharge.
  • (vii.) Having been claimed for wife desertion.
    • (a) By the pariah authorities.
    • (b) By the wife.
  • (viii.) Having made a false answer on attestation—
    • At home and abroad
    • Man sent home for discharge.
  • (ix.) Unfitted for the duties of the corps—Re-enlisted pensioner.
    • Other soldiers—
    • At home and abroad.
    • Man sent home for discharge.
  • (x.) Having been convicted by the civil power of __________ or of an offence committed before enlistment —
    • At home and abroad, except India.
    • In India ... ...
  • (xi.) For misconduct—
    • At home ... ...
    • In India ... ...
    • Other stations abroad
    • Man sent home for discharge.
  • (xii.) Having been sentenced to penal servitude—
    • By court-martial or civil power at home ; or
    • By civil power abroad, including India.
    • By court - martial abroad, including India.
  • (xiii.) Having been sentenced to be discharged with ignominy—
    • At home ... ...
    • A broad ... ...
    • Man sent home for discharge.
  • (xiv.) At his own request, on payment of ____________ under Article 1058 (i), Pay Warrant-
    • At home and abroad
  • (xv.) Free, after ___ years' service under Article 1058 (ii), Pay Warrant—
    • At home and abroad
    • Sent home from abroad for discharge.
  • (xv a.) Free under Article 1058 (iii), Pay Warrant—
  • (xvi.) Having been found medically unfit for further service—
    • At home ... ...
    • Abroad ... ...
    • Man sent home for discharge.
  • (xviii.) At his own request after 18 years' service (with a view to pension under the Pay Warrant)*—
    • At home and abroad
    • Man sent home for discharge.
  • (xix.) For the benefit of the public service after 18 years' service (with a view to pension under the Pay Warrant) *—
    • At home and abroad
    • Man sent home for discharge.
  • (x.) Inefficiency after 18 years' service (with a view to pension under the Pay Warrant)*—
    • At home and abroad
    • Man sent home for discharge.
  • (xxi.) The termination of his — period of engagement—
    • At home and abroad
    • Man sent home for discharge.
  • (xxii.) With less than 21 years' service towards engagement, but with 21 or more years' service towards pension—
    • At home and abroad
    • Man sent home for discharge.
  • (xxiii.) Having claimed discharge after three months notice—
    • At home and abroad
    • Man sent home for discharge.
  • (xxiv.) Having reached the age for discharge—
    • At home and abroad
    • Man sent home for discharge.
  • (xxv.) His services being no longer required—
    • In India ... ...
    • At home or abroad...
    • Boy whom, owing to misconduct, it is considered desirable to discharge.
  • (xxvi.) At his own request after 21 (or more) years' service (with a view to pension under, the Pay Warrant)*—
    • At home and abroad
    • Man sent home for discharge.
  • (xxvii.) After 21 (or more) years' qualifying service for pension, and with 5 (or more) years' service as warrant officer (with a view to pension under the Pay Warrant)*—
    • At home and abroad
    • Man sent home for discharge

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