Services Rendered badge of

Men invalided out of the Armed Forces received a Services Rendered badge to wear. This was partly to recognise the service they had done for their country. It also meant that men who might look fit to fight were not accused of cowardice for not joining up. TD4993 given by Ruth Morgan

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Summary

: TD4993

: Social History

: badge

: Silver War Badge. Circular badge with the legend "For King and Empire-Services Rendered" surrounding the George V cypher. The badge was awarded to all of those military personnel who were discharged as a result of sickness or wounds contracted or received during the war, either at home or overseas.

Services Rendered badge of

World War I's impact on disability

World War I

Current Location

: City of Bristol Collection

: Clark, Lieutenant Corporal Albert Tom Watkins

: 3/6th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment

: World War I

: 1914 - 1918

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