Anyone know what this reference means?

[Duncan]

Hello,

Anyone know what this refers to on a 1915/15 medal roll. The man was Commissioned, don’t know what the actual reference means though.

Cheers,

Duncan.

[HarryBettsMCDCM]

"Authority E2/2/1068 Star Issued by Records"

basically the roll & page number on the actual medal Roll authorising the issue of his 1914~15 star.

[Duncan]

Thanks for the info.

I still don't understand though!!! Why write his 1914-15 Star roll reference on his 1914-15 Star roll like that? Is is cause he was commissioned from the ranks?

Cheers,

Duncan.

[bernardmcilwaine]

duncan,officers had to apply for their medals,other ranks were sent out automatically after the war,i think it means hes applied and been issued with his medal entitlement??bernard

[HarryBettsMCDCM]

  Why write his 1914-15 Star roll reference on his 1914-15 Star roll like that? 

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In my experience I expect as he was commissioned from the Ranks there is a further Roll page,of his original Regiment OR's Roll,that carries the Number that you quoted stating he was Commissioned with Date,Regiment Commd Into; etc;as well as The Officer Roll Page.