I am trying to find out more about my Grandfather's time in the army.I have two medals which are from my Grandfather, from researching the site I identified the one medal as The Mons Star. Inscription on back; 12844, Pte T E Cox, 2/WORC:R. There is a small bar on ribbon with inscription 5th Aug-22nd Nov 1914
Also, I have The Silver War badge and when I look up the letter C (ox) there is a listing for my Grandfather with no: 12844 however, on the back of the actual badge the number reads; 89038. I’m confused. Could this be his or someone else in the family. Only other surnames at that time as relations were Jackson and Neal.
I understand he was shot in the shoulder and was taken out of active service. He migrated to Canada in 1927 and returned I believe during WW2.
Any help or guidance would be appreciated. When he returned from Canada he lived in Aldershot and 'lived and breathed' the army. He worked on base there well into his 70's doing an Admin work if I recall.