Annual Returns

After 1923 the forms are titled 'Annual return and Record' (BF1A) and include further information on the Division including summary statistics such as the numerical strength of the division, drills held, attendance, inspections, re-examinations, equipment, transport, roadside huts, roadside boxes, first aid posts and beach huts; members enrolled in Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve, Voluntary Aid Detachments, Military Hospitals Reserve, Air Raid Precaution training and instructorship and war service; the number of public first aid nursing and anti-gas courses held and the number of medical comforts depots; the name and qualification of the Divisional Surgeon, rank and name of the Officer or member in charge and the name of the Honorary President and Vice President of the Division.

Additional information collected from 1920s includes information the number of transport duties, road service duties and cases attended; Air Raid Precautions certifications and grades awarded to members as well as service medals, bars and service chevrons awarded to members. Please note from 1923 there are multiple copies of each year.

Please note, there are some instances where supporting records are attached to the Annual Returns, Brigade Registers and Record Sheets including handwritten memoranda relating to Divisional members, a letter about Division members not receiving credit for work, and letters and a transfer form regarding the transfer of a member from the St John Ambulance Brigade Overseas in the Hindu "B" Division of the Empire of India Corps to the No. 1 St John's Gate Division (1921) and assorted letters relating to members (1923 onwards).