Help reading occupation please

[Muggins in Sussex]

The transcription in the 1939 register says "Fireman Upholsterer"

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Do you think that is right?

Thanks

[Margaret in Burton]

I think it's more likely to be Foreman than Fireman Joan.

[Muggins in Sussex]

Thank you, Marg :) - that makes more sense :)

[Heather P T]

Yes, Foreman :)

[Phoenix]

Alternatively, he might be an upholsterer, but also have skills as a fireman - which might prove useful. I'm sure I read that they asked for useful skills as well as the trade you were actually engaged in.

[Muggins in Sussex]

Thank you Heather and Phoenix :)

Alternatively, he might be an upholsterer, but also have skills as a fireman - which might prove useful. I'm sure I read that they asked for useful skills as well as the trade you were actually engaged in.

I think the person in question was female (Emma). I don't know whether there were female fire-fighters in 1939 :confused:

And I guess "foreman" would be used regardless of the person's sex :confused:

[Phoenix]

:o:o:o

[Muggins in Sussex]

:o:o:o

LOL :)

I seem to have so many queries in the 1939 register - it's making me quite dizzy :d

[Merry]

I seem to have so many queries in the 1939 register - it's making me quite dizzy :d

You are not alone!

[Muggins in Sussex]

You are not alone!

Hi Merry

On that particular record, there are nine people (all open) and I have queries on 8 of them!

Now I see I can have the record put on to a mug or tea towel :confused:

[Merry]

lol I hadn't seen that!