Hi Looking for thoughts on the uniforms in the two images. The image on the right taken approx 6 weeks after being freed POW and the left image within the following 12 months. Does the stripes on arm suggest promotion, as not recorded in service record? Thanks Shugs
Stripes indicate a certain number of service years overseas. Not sure how many two stripes stands for though. Please disregard my contribution above. I now realize stripes I am talking about are of a much smaller size (and red). Would be interesting to know however what a soldier would be wearing if he had served both overseas and would have shown good conduct...
Wrong. One stripe for 2 years good conduct. Two stripes for 6 years. Removed once the soldier makes Corporal.
Thank you for replies. He served more than 6 years hence the 2 stripes, see below. Would welcome any other help in learning what else is on uniform. Thanks Shugs
He was a regular soldier signed 6 years with colours - 6 years reserves in 1938. If this helps answer your question. Shugs