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Title: Army Deserters
Post by: minimaiden2710 on Wednesday 12 March 08 09:54 GMT (UK)

Does anyone know on which part of the body British Army deserters were tattooed with the letter "D".  I've searched the internet but have not been able to find the info.
Cheers
Sarah ;)

Title: Re: Army Deserters
Post by: Swampy on Wednesday 12 March 08 10:17 GMT (UK)

Sarah,

Deserters were apparently branded on the forehead according to this website:

http://www.bbk.ac.uk/english/skc/marks/

You'll find more information under the heading 'Capital Punishment'.

Regards,
Swampy

Title: Re: Army Deserters
Post by: minimaiden2710 on Wednesday 12 March 08 10:19 GMT (UK)

Thanks Swampy.  I will take a look at it now.  I've kept Googling but haven't managed to find anything.
Take Care
Sarah ;D