Search JTA's historical archive dating back to 1923

Listing of Religion on Soldiers Discs to Continue, British War Office Rules

November 24, 1939
See Original Daily Bulletin From This Date
Advertisement

The War Office announced today that the religion of British soldiers will continue to be inscribed on their metal identification discs. A protest against the practice had been lodged on the grounds that Jewish soldiers by the Nazis would be subjected to maltreatment.

Recommended from JTA

Advertisement