Peter,
This chap was indeed Albert William Fookes born in 1890. He was attached to the Royal Fusiliers initially (service no G/62372) and after receiving a gunshot wound to the back, seems to have been transferred on 22nd March 1918 to the Royal Army Service Corps (service no 405867) where he undertook and passed a shorthand typing exam at the Reserve Supply Personnel Depot, remaining there as a Clerk. He was de-mobbed on 4th October 1919.

Hope this helps
Malcolm

Hello Peter,

Having trawled through the ICRC POW archives, I think your chap may be Norman Lewis Wells who was attached to the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles. I attach copies of the main ICRC record card, together with another document showing that this fella was in Clausthal. The signature on the Attestation Papers matches that on your card which I think probably makes it certain. What do you think? The address of next of kin on the ICRC record card matches the address on the Attestation papers.
Malcolm

Thanks Peter,
I obviously didn't Google the right thing!
Much appreciated.
Malcolm

I have two KGVI [attach id=6565]Southern Command.jpg[/attach] British India stamps as per scan with the standard SERVICE overprint, but which also show a "Southern Command" cancellation. Does this have any military significance?