I am trying to find out more about my grandfather who served as a private, first in the Worcestershire Regiment from 1914, then later in the Dorsetshire Regiment as Private 40575, until 1920.
He survived the war and lived until 1977 but was a taciturn man who never talked about his past. I know he was wounded at some point and I would like to know more about his service record.
As a novice to military history I would like to know if was common to serve in two regiments (why?) and also wonder why my grandfather, who was a country boy living in a North Yorkshire village, should choose to join the Worcestershire Regiment instead of a local one. I understand from my father that my grandfather may have lied about his age, as so many seem to have done.
I would be grateful for any information.
Huw Foster