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The Reserve in WW11
« on: Wednesday 21 May 08 22:08 BST (UK) »
I know that a soldier in a reserve force called up or re-enlisting in about 1915/16 and promoted to Warrant Officer 11 Class would have received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.  If he had served abroad he would have received the Star?  I have got myself a little confused.   So if he didn't serve abroad there would not have been another medal? 

His first stint was in South Africa and Egypt and had the Queen's and King's Medals.
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Re: The Reserve in WW11
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 24 May 08 14:55 BST (UK) »
No I'm afraid he would not have either of the x2 WW1 stars, the 1914 star and the 1914-15 star.

He would have had to have seen service prior to Dec 31st 1915 to get the latter, and 22nd Nov 1914 for the former in any theatre of war...

He could have had service abroad post these dates, but would not have been awarded either...
 
And despite the thread title..I am presuming you mean WW1... ;)
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Re: The Reserve in WW11
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 24 May 08 23:33 BST (UK) »
Sorry,
I've done it again!  WW1!  Thanks for answering,
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Re: The Reserve in WW11
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 24 May 08 23:45 BST (UK) »
Quote from: Abiam on Saturday 24 May 08 23:33 BST (UK)
Sorry,
I've done it again!  WW1!  Thanks for answering,
Abiam

No probs!!

Thats why I read questions carefully!!!
One more charge and then be dumb,
            When the forts of Folly fall,
        May the victors when they come
            Find my body near the wall.
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