LANCER Posted 28 February , 2008 Share Posted 28 February , 2008 Hi Pals Just been looking at the M I C on ancestry able to see them clearly now and noticed that the wifes G/uncle Harry Knight has his rank as Cpl on his m i c but his headstone in France shows him as Private.Can any of the experts out there cast any light as why this is.Thanking you all in advance. Lancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 28 February , 2008 Share Posted 28 February , 2008 Almost certain that he had the substantive rank of Private and was only an Acting Corporal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 28 February , 2008 Share Posted 28 February , 2008 Or he forfeited his stripes for some reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCER Posted 28 February , 2008 Author Share Posted 28 February , 2008 Hi Many thanks for your reply.His records dont apear to be on ancestry. Lancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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