E.L.S Posted 2 October , 2013 Share Posted 2 October , 2013 Hello, I'm looking into the history of a relative after finding a folder of old photos in my late uncle's house. The man these pictures belonged to was my Gt Gt uncle, he had no children of his own so I am sharing the pictures digitally with the rest of my family, I feel its important we don't forget him or the astounding times he lived in and the incredible things he did. I am asking for help please with one particular picture. It shows 14 officers and was taken in London, my relative is amongst them. The lovely man at the Royal Scots museum had a quick look for me and suggested one of the men might be Col Sir George McCrae. Ideally I would like to find out who all of these men are, when the picture was taken (I'm told after 1922 due to the medals) and if anyone knows what the occasion was. A friend has suggested this picture might be known to others, I have 3 original coppies so I know that a number were printed. I realise I wont find all of the above but something is better than nothing! The picture itsself is too large to attach to a post so I've put it in my gallery titled Officers of the Royal Scots. Thank you to all who look, I very much appreciate all help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 2 October , 2013 Share Posted 2 October , 2013 The men you need are Jack Alexander and Barrie Duncan of this forum. They may have seen your photo before . Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.L.S Posted 3 October , 2013 Author Share Posted 3 October , 2013 Thanks Malcolm, I'll try and bring it to their attention, much appreciated. Pippa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Inspector Posted 3 October , 2013 Share Posted 3 October , 2013 Hi Pippa Is it possible that these men were from the Hearts of Midlothian playing squad who were among the first recruits of the 16th Battalion Royal Scots? I didn't know but Google did Regards Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.L.S Posted 3 October , 2013 Author Share Posted 3 October , 2013 Hi Barry, I know my chap wasn't part of the Hearts team. Looking at the uniforms these seem to be all officers from various battalions within the Royal Scots and I think if memory serves the Hearts team served within only two battalions. Pippa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBrockway Posted 3 October , 2013 Share Posted 3 October , 2013 The picture itself is too large to attach to a post so I've put it in my gallery titled Officers of the Royal Scots.Thank you to all who look, I very much appreciate all help. Where exactly do we find this gallery? Google failed to locate it. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.L.S Posted 4 October , 2013 Author Share Posted 4 October , 2013 Mark, I apologise. If you click on my user name it brings up my profile page. On the left you will find the word overview in bold, under there is a menu, the bottom option of which is gallery. If you click on the word gallery it will bring up my pictures. Malcolm, your suggestion to contact Jack Alexander was brilliant, thank you. He has been able to confirm the identity of a couple of the men and in doing so has narrowed the dating of the picture to 1921-1923. He has helped me immensely with my research and I'm very grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBrockway Posted 4 October , 2013 Share Posted 4 October , 2013 The picture itself is too large to attach to a post so I've put it in my gallery titled Officers of the Royal Scots. Here you go ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBrockway Posted 4 October , 2013 Share Posted 4 October , 2013 And here's Geordie McCrae on left, and in your photo on the right ... and I couldn't help adding a link to this: Scratch 1/6 bust Lt. Col. Sir George McCrae - Somme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.L.S Posted 4 October , 2013 Author Share Posted 4 October , 2013 Thank you Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart morgan Posted 29 December , 2013 Share Posted 29 December , 2013 hi I purchased a royal scots territorial officers tunic with cuff titles, I am trying to research the officers but can't find any details ? if anyone can help. the tunic is fantastic in perfect condition, and is the pride of my collection. 29259 2nd Lt A MacDougall royal scots tunic has wound stripe on arm if anyone can help it would be great. many thanks stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart morgan Posted 29 December , 2013 Share Posted 29 December , 2013 I have got a photo but cant work out how to put it on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBrockway Posted 29 December , 2013 Share Posted 29 December , 2013 hi I purchased a royal scots territorial officers tunic with cuff titles, I am trying to research the officers but can't find any details ? if anyone can help. the tunic is fantastic in perfect condition, and is the pride of my collection. 29259 2nd Lt A MacDougall royal scots tunic has wound stripe on arm if anyone can help it would be great. many thanks stuart Is he in this picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart morgan Posted 29 December , 2013 Share Posted 29 December , 2013 no sorry,it is on a taylors dummy in my collecting room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Owl Posted 29 December , 2013 Share Posted 29 December , 2013 hi I purchased a royal scots territorial officers tunic with cuff titles, I am trying to research the officers but can't find any details ? if anyone can help. the tunic is fantastic in perfect condition, and is the pride of my collection. 29259 2nd Lt A MacDougall royal scots tunic has wound stripe on arm if anyone can help it would be great. many thanks stuart Hi Stuart, Welcome to the Forum. In the Feb.1919 Army List there is a 2/Lt A.MacDougall shown under the 4th(T)Bn Royal Scots. He is commissioned on 27 Mar.1918 and has a 'r' before his name denoting 'reserve bn.TF'. The wound stripe may have been earned prior to him being commissioned, ie. he may have served in the ranks prior to having received his commission. I cannot confirm this as I have not found an MIC for him. Hope this helps. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Taylor Posted 30 December , 2013 Share Posted 30 December , 2013 Stuart I can find several A MacDougalls in the National Archives Catalogue. If your man is the chap with 1/4th RS then he's likely to be the file reference WO374/43993. His file would include his enlisted service and would probably fill in plenty of blanks. Unfortunately it'll require a trip to Kew. Kind regards Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart morgan Posted 31 December , 2013 Share Posted 31 December , 2013 many thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBrockway Posted 21 February , 2015 Share Posted 21 February , 2015 And here's Geordie McCrae on left, and in your photo on the right ... Geordie.jpgMcCrae etc 01.jpg and I couldn't help adding a link to this: Scratch 1/6 bust Lt. Col. Sir George McCrae - Somme Pals with an interest in Geordie McCrae and Hearts will likely enjoy this ... http://youtu.be/fyoffTgMhxI YouTube video available on the excellent Greentrax compilation Far, Far From Ypres : http://greentrax.com/music/product/world-war-one-songs The album also includes inter alia .. The Corries singing Eric Bogle's The Green Fields of France/No Man's Land Eric himself singing his And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda and It's As If He Knows (about Aussie Light Horse in Palestine) The McCalmans Only Remembered (used in the stage version of War Horse) Dick Gaughan's Why Old Men Cry and for the ageing prog-rock fans amongst us, Ian Anderson reading Great War poetry. I can highly recommend it, so if tempted use the Amazon click through button here on the Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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