Wound Recognition.
Wound Recognition.
Did the British forces have a formal medal for wounds suffered? Like for example the Purple Heart for the US, and the Wound Badge for the Wehrmacht.
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Re: Wound Recognition.
Brass Wound stripe on sleeve. just like in WW1. Reintroduced in 1944. hasnt been awarded since ww2
"There are two kinds of people who are staying on this beach: those who are dead and those who are going to die. Now let’s get the hell out of here".
Col. George Taylor, 16th Infantry Regiment, Omaha Beach
Col. George Taylor, 16th Infantry Regiment, Omaha Beach
Re: Wound Recognition.
Thank you LineDoggie, I really appreciate it. So anyone wounded between 1939 and 1944 didn't receive any official recognition?
Geez those Poms are tough!
Geez those Poms are tough!
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Re: Wound Recognition.
[imghttp://www.keep-em-moving.co.uk/][/img] A photo of my Father with 2 wound stripes on the forearm of his tunic. Though wounded 3 times he only ever got the 2 stripes.