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Roxy · 27-04-2008, 08:24 AM

I am aware that during the Great War the (British) Army soldiers wounded in action were 'awarded' wound stripes; these were sewn on to their uniform.

Did anything similar happen during WW2?

Thanks in anticipation,

Roxy

27-04-2008, 08:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Roxy Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Elgin, Moray Posts: 75 You're Top Poster: #22	Wounded -any recognition? I am aware that during the Great War the (British) Army soldiers wounded in action were 'awarded' wound stripes; these were sewn on to their uniform. Did anything similar happen during WW2? Thanks in anticipation, Roxy __________________ Remembering Flt Lt Al Squires and CXX/3 RAF, killed on duty in Afghanistan 2 Sep 06.