i've been turned away from multiple establishments for being in possession of a 1250, i'm not the type to use it as primary ID - it was noticed as in the OP story. it's happened in Oxford, Fleet and others that i probably can't think of. it's not about whether your lad is a good egg or not, it's the fact that some bunch of idiots have ruined it before him.
I don't blame the bouncer, the landlord or society. merely the minority W***ers who have sullied the reputation of the wider armed forces. I'm sure i'll get over it
, plenty more bars on the high street.