better ole Posted 13 March , 2019 Share Posted 13 March , 2019 I've just finished George Coppers, 'With a Machine Gun to Cambrai', in which he refers to being given a 'soup ticket'. I realise this refers to a decoration but where does that phrase come from? I had never heard it before. The book is an easy read and highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin DavidOwen Posted 13 March , 2019 Admin Share Posted 13 March , 2019 Morning Seems to refer to the card issued with the decoration. No explanation of why though. A couple of threads that make mention of it, there are more. Regards David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin DavidOwen Posted 13 March , 2019 Admin Share Posted 13 March , 2019 I have found a reference to recruits being issued with "meal tickets" which were exchanged for soup etc. in a sound recording at IWM. Also might they have been compared to ration coupons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
better ole Posted 13 March , 2019 Author Share Posted 13 March , 2019 I assumed being army, with a form for everything, this was a soldiers way of announcing a medal award. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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