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Old 24-10-17, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Alan O View Post
The inverted chevrons are overseas service stripes for each year he had served overseas. Two chevrons tie up with the 1916 date.
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I didn't know Officers received these. Only 2 stripes in 1918 also indicates no previous overseas service.

It would be very odd for him not to be wearing medal ribbons for his wedding. Perhaps they are there but not easily identifiable in a sepia photo?
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