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William James Butlin
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Description of Buttling W. James  on Enlistment

Apparent age18   years   months   
Height 5   feet   inches
Weight 133  lbs
Chest Measurement Minimum  33  inches    Maximum  34½  inches
Complexion Fresh
Eyes   Blue
Hair   Fair
Religious denomination   Church of England
Distinctive Marks   Tattoo Marks Clasped hands & heart on right forearm
Scars of burn 4½" long on right side of neck
Small birth mark above left knee

CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION

I have examined the above-named recruit and find that he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.

He can see at the required distance with either eye: his heart and lungs are healthy: he has the free use of his joints and limbs, and he declares that he is not subject to fits of any description.

I consider him  fit  for the Army.

Date   1 - 11 - 00   Place  Portland

Note - Should the Medical Officer consider the Recruit unfit, he will fill in the foregoing Certificate only in the case of those who have attested, and will briefly state below the cause of unfitness:-

Special enlistment. Under chest measurement.

Certificate of Primary Military Examination

I hereby certify that the above-named recruit was inspected by me, and I consider him fit  for service in the Hussars, and that due care has been exercised in his enlistment.

Date  2 - 11 - 00   Place  Portland

Certificate of Approving Officer

I certify that this Attestation of the above-named recruit is correct, and properly filled up. I accordingly approve, and appoint him to the Hussars

Date  2 - 11 - 99   Place  Portland

J Hill Colonel Commdg. 3rd Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment.  Approving Officer

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