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Help --with old certificate of war service badge

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Ann L from Darlo

Ann L from Darlo Report 17 Feb 2004 22:35

Thank you for all that info i will try them tomorrow and let you know. Regards Ann

George

George Report 17 Feb 2004 21:14

try the forum on www(.)1914-1918(.)net very helpful bunch on there

Robert

Robert Report 17 Feb 2004 21:09

Could try contacting Canadian Royal Legion. They have a web site.

Geoff

Geoff Report 17 Feb 2004 20:31

Anything here? http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=collections/cmdp/mainmenu/group08

Ann L from Darlo

Ann L from Darlo Report 17 Feb 2004 19:50

Nudge Ann

Ann L from Darlo

Ann L from Darlo Report 17 Feb 2004 17:52

Geoff thanks but-- How would I find out a little more? Ann

Geoff

Geoff Report 17 Feb 2004 16:58

Pte is short for Private Bn is short for Battalion In the US Army, GMG is basically a job description I think - Gunner's mate (Guns).

Ann L from Darlo

Ann L from Darlo Report 17 Feb 2004 16:35

While clrearing the loft I have found an old sertificate issued with war service badge and I can't read the unit abbreviations ---it says This is to certify that no-- 02882 Rank--Pte John Johnson Unit--2nd ??Bn G M G Co is entitled to wear War Service Badge corresponding to Class and Number shown by this Certificate He was my Uncle who I think was in The Canandian Forces ?? Army Anyone who can transcrbe this please I will be grateful Ann,Darlington