Back in May 1940, the body of an airman was identified (incorrectly as it happens) by the uniform shirt he was wearing when he was shot down. Strange question I know - but does anybody know how the uniform shirts were marked? i.e - were the names/serial numbers stencilled on to the shirts? Hope this makes sense
Back in May 1940, the body of an airman was identified (incorrectly as it happens) by the uniform shirt he was wearing when he was shot down. Strange question I know - but does anybody know how the uniform shirts were marked? i.e - were the names/serial numbers stencilled on to the shirts? Hope this makes sense Shirts and collars (these were detached collars) were identified by name and service number.Collar studs were a necessity, being an attachment in order to correctly wear a shirt.Other items of clothing were also required to be similarly identified. All part of the system of identification of personal kit. This was also a prerequisite for any laundry system which may have been in use.
