Willie Lord Posted 25 November , 2007 Share Posted 25 November , 2007 According to my mother, my grandfather was "made a corporal on the field". Can anyone explain what this means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutley Posted 25 November , 2007 Share Posted 25 November , 2007 Jenny it probably means that he was promoted in the field i.e. in the trenches and did not attend a promotion course or a specialist course to achieve promotion. This was not uncommon given the need for NCO's and the number of casualties. Hope this is of help Mutley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph Posted 25 November , 2007 Share Posted 25 November , 2007 Jenny, He could also have been promoted for Gallantry, far better for the family than a mention in despatches would mean an increase in pay and status. Regards Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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