Question on S.A. WWI group

[Ed Maroli]

Hello, I have the paper work and medals for a member of the 7th S.A. Inf. B Coy. It list him as being "awarded one red , two blue cheverons.". What does this mean ?

Thanks, Ed

[Guest Rick Research]

I believe those are the overseas frontline duty chevrons, worn on the lower right arm as seen on the Canadian on the left here:

and this happy (so many = the war was OVER) Merchant Marine officer

[Tony]

I believe the red chevron denotes 1914 or pre 1914 overseas service. The blue ones were instituted in about 1918 for service from 1915 onwards.

Tony

[Ed Maroli]

Thank you for the replies. It looks like he joined the sevice on 18-8-14 and was discharged on 12-2-18 with malaria ( perm. unfit for trop. service) after serving in both East African campaigns. ( 20-1-1916 to 22-2-1917) and (18-6-1917 to 25-12-1917)

~ Ed