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British soldiers have not been awarded Wound Stripes for any conflict after World War Two. Soldiers of the Australian Imperial Force, Canadian Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Expeditionary Force, and other Empire troops followed suit in the First World War, and issued wound stripes according to British practice. It was reintroduced for the ...
Lance Corporal Edward "Dutchy" Pearce [5] of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, wore 12 Good Conduct stripes. He enlisted in 1866 and was discharged in 1923, serving 57 continuous years with the British Army. L/Cpl Pearce was the longest serving enlisted soldier, as well as had the most Good Conduct stripes in British Army history.
Wound Chevron: Wounds which were received in combat against an enemy force or hospitalization following a gassing. Replaced by the Purple Heart in 1932 Poland: Wound Decoration: Wound or injury sustained in action against an enemy in defense of the country during the Polish–Soviet War: Austria-Hungary: Wound Medal
The badge, sometimes known as the "Discharge Badge", the "Wound Badge" or "Services Rendered Badge", was first issued in September 1916, along with an official certificate of entitlement. If a person served in an active war zone then a King's Certificate of Discharge stating that they "Served with honour" would accompany the badge.
The Overseas Service Chevron was created by the British Army on 20 December 1917 and was awarded for each year of overseas service. It was retroactive to December 31, 1914, and was eligible for award until May 1, 1920. [1] [2]
Below this was worn an 'arm of service' stripe (2 inches (5.1 cm) by 1 ⁄ 4 inch (0.64 cm)) showing the relevant corps colour (for example Artillery, red and blue, Service Corps, yellow and blue, RAMC dark cherry, and so on, see right). Battalion specific or general regimental patches, in addition to the shoulder title, could also be worn ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 1 January 2025. Belgian-British Army officer (1880–1963) This article uses a Belgian surname: the surname is Carton de Wiart, not Wiart. Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart VC, KBE, CB, CMG, DSO Lieutenant Colonel Carton de Wiart during the First World War Birth name Adrian Paul Ghislain Carton de Wiart Born ...
The family are in possession of the four wound stripes that he wore on his uniform, which can be seen on his wedding photo. [56] Smith embarked at Port Said on 17 January 1919. Upon returning to Britain in February 1919, he got married, and was discharged from the army on 30 April 1919. [19] Demobilised after the war, Smith returned to London.