Help deciphering date on demobilization form

[ariedl]

I've been researching my grandfather's WW1 service, and just found the original copy of his demobilization form the other day. I originally thought that his enlistment date was 3/4/1918, which I believe was based on my mother seeing this form many years ago. In looking at the form now, however, I'm inclined to believe that the date was really 3/7/1918. I would appreciate opinions from others on the board.

I'm attaching two pictures; one of the enlistment date as written on the form and one of some numbers written on the back of the form. Unfortunately, there are no other 4s or 7s written on the front of the form, and I can't be sure that the numbers on the back were written by the same person. Several of the numbers look similar, however, so it's at least possible.

So what do you think; is it a 4 or a 7?

[MaxD]

For what it's worth - there appears to be  number 3 on the right of the second pic which looks very much like the 3 on the first which leads me to suggest that back and front are in the same hand.  Soooo, the number four has a short tail, the disputed number a long tail so I go for a 7.

Have you looked for his records on line?  If they are there, they may show more?

[*Sandra*]

Looks like a 7

Sandra 

[amber39]

My vote is for a 7

Regards     Amber39

[ariedl]

Thanks to all for the quick responses!

Have you looked for his records on line?  If they are there, they may show more?

I have researched everything I know of online, and none include his enlistment date. His service records don't appear to have survived, and the Medal Rolls only include his regimental number, rank, and unit.

Thanks again!