Robert Myerscough 

Corps


Irish Guards

Regiment Number


6250

Rank


Private

Grave / Memorial Reference

None

Holdings / References

http://www.forces-war-records.co.uk
Medal Card Index

Notes
Robert was Awarded the Silver War Badge 
The Silver War Badge was issued in the United Kingdom to service personnel who had been honourably discharged due to wounds or sickness during World War I. 
The badge, sometimes known as the Discharge Badge, Wound Badge or Services Rendered Badge, was first issued in September 1916, along with an official certificate of entitlement. 
The sterling silver lapel badge was intended to be worn in civilian clothes. 
It had been the practice of some women to present white feathers to apparently able-bodied young men who were not wearing the King's uniform. 
The badge was to be worn on the right breast while in civilian dress, it was forbidden to wear on a military uniform. 
The badge bears the royal cipher of GRI (for Georgius Rex Imperator; George, King and Emperor) and around the rim "For King and Empire; Services Rendered". 
Each badge was uniquely numbered on the reverse. 
The War Office made it known that they would not replace Silver War Badges if they went missing, however if one was handed into a police station then it would be returned to the War Office.
 If the original recipient could be traced at his or her discharge address then the badge would be returned. Silver War Badge Number: B86700 

Robert Myerscough was awarded 
the Victory Medal & British War Medal & 1915 Star
for service in World War 
Robert enlisted 17 August 1915 and served in France
he was disharged 7 January 1919
Robert was wounded
Gazette Page: IG 144 
Overseas: Yes 
Service: British Army Regiment: Irish Guards 
Medals
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