RichardB Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 The Silver War Badge became a true mark of honour during World War I. It was given to injured and ill servicemen to show they had done their duty – and help them avoid the embarrassment of being presented with the dreaded white feather. Over 800,000 records new on Ancestry - I've not looked into it; is it something we feel we are interested in ? Yorks and Lancs also West Riding are represented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trefcon Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Brilliant new resource that Richard, been in and out of it all last week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saw119 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 My Great Grandfather was a recipient of one. Private Dennis Johnson, 19744 East Yorkshire Regiment but born and raised in Sheffield, so not every Sheffield soldier served in Yorks & Lancs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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