AKICODW/LJ - word search

[nineveh_uk]

I feel sure that there must be a word - probably specific slang - for this, but I can't think what it could be.

I want to describe someone leaving the British army - voluntarily - at the end of a long career. This is taking place in the 1920s. Essentially he's retiring, but while I can use retiring I feel there should be something more precise.

ETA: Solved!

Comments

[lopezuna-writes.livejournal.com]

I see you already have the answer. Further support: as reported by the Dowager Duchess, Lord Peter sends in his papers at the beginning of Busman’s Honeymoon once his plumbing in Rome is done.

[nineveh_uk]

Oh excellent, thank you! That's clearly the phrase to go with.