Memorial scroll L.Cpl Wareham, 1st Bn Dorset Regiment K.I.A 1/7/16. plastic cap badge The condition is exceptional for

The condition is exceptional for something of that age

worn circa 1930-42

named rim: 1166 SJT

1916–1918

and capital R for the Birmingham hallmarking year 1941-42

Memorial scroll L.Cpl Wareham, 1st Bn Dorset Regiment K.I.A 1/7/16. plastic cap badge The condition is exceptional forMemorial scroll to one of military histories darkest days, amazing survivor with a few bits of age wear. Luckily WAREHAMS military records survive and tell the following story. Regiment: 1st Battalion, Dorset Regiment Regimental Number: 8458 Rank: Private (later L Cpl) Enlisted: 14 March 1908 Terms of Service: 7 years with the Colours and 5 years Reserve (the 7 and 5 notation) Service reckons from: 14 March 1908 Appointed Lance Corporal: 14 June 1915