Les Anderson Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Hi Can anyone identify the unit for the unit abbreviation "A.O.O. " found on a British 1914 Star. See Photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Anderson Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Sorry here's the photo to earlier question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeen Medals Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Les, There was never any British Army formation that used the approved unit abbreviation A.O.O. on Great War medals The recipient's extant Medal Index Card shows that Private James G. Barnes was a member of the Army Ordnance Corps (A.O.C.) and had first entered theatre of war on 15 August 1914. Curiously his MIC is annotated to show that his BWM and Interallied Victory Medals were returned 9 April 1921 with a further note 'Deserted' Look at the last letter in the unit closely under a glass - it may well just be a poorly struck C - if not it is just an error by the engraver / machinist at time of naming As information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Mark is right I suspect it is a an error in the die, this happens from time to time. There is definitely no AOO abreviation. As his BWM and Victory was returned you have his complete medal issue. All the best, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Anderson Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thanks for the information much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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