coldstreampaul Posted 26 July , 2011 Share Posted 26 July , 2011 Unknown soldiers DLI & MGC although could this possibly be Pte Burdon fron the previous image? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 26 July , 2011 Share Posted 26 July , 2011 Pte W Burdon MGC Back of the card states Stockton on Tees but unable to find any info Unknown soldiers DLI & MGC although could this possibly be Pte Burdon fron the previous image? I would say 100% yes - even apart from looking the same, note the creases in his trench cap and the rifle pads of his SD jacket in the first picture, and then look at the second. Identical in both cases, must have been taken at about the same time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17107BM Posted 26 July , 2011 Share Posted 26 July , 2011 May this thread never end! Thanks to all that have contributed, really enjoyed each and every one. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verrico2009 Posted 26 July , 2011 Share Posted 26 July , 2011 Seconded! Especially as my eBay win of an album containing 96 WW1 postcards popped through the letterbox this morning. Mixed bunch - some of the "patriotic" nature and some have "£1" written on the back so reasonably recent additions: but some gems. I'm looking forward to finding out what I can. First up: "3 of the Bhoys - Bert Morris, London. Dennis Webster, Leeds. Worsit, Bradford. PS Look out for these names in the next VC list (I don't think). [E]W" Any thoughts on regiment? [EDIT - just taken a loupe to the shoulder of the chap on the left and am going with ASC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verrico2009 Posted 26 July , 2011 Share Posted 26 July , 2011 George Thorington of 24 Harpour Road, [bust?]. I thought he'd be easy to find but there's a George William in the ASC who's in his 40s in 1918 and an Alfred G who's served just about everywhere (Dorsetshire Regiment, Devonshire Regiment, Labour Corps, Kings Own Scottish borderers, Labour Corps, Army Ordnance Corps). Unfortunately too out of focus for me to make much of his cap badge. Close up for the experts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verrico2009 Posted 26 July , 2011 Share Posted 26 July , 2011 Thanks - my machine's running slowly and I've just closed down PS so I'll put the back of the card up tomorrow for inspection. It is such a shame when they're so blurred. If I can't find an MIC, I guess it's home service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldstreampaul Posted 27 July , 2011 Share Posted 27 July , 2011 I would say 100% yes - even apart from looking the same, note the creases in his trench cap and the rifle pads of his SD jacket in the first picture, and then look at the second. Identical in both cases, must have been taken at about the same time . Hi Andrew, Thanks for the reply, I thought it was the same soldier and your observations confirm it. ATB Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 27 July , 2011 Share Posted 27 July , 2011 The same young lad as in post 2280. Clearly he couldn't find anywhere to plug his iron in. The same cap badge but a different lad I think. His facial features are very different. I imagine he has been sleeping in that uniform or using the jacket as a pillow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffsyeoman Posted 27 July , 2011 Share Posted 27 July , 2011 George Thorington of 24 Harpour Road, [bust?]. I thought he'd be easy to find but there's a George William in the ASC who's in his 40s in 1918 and an Alfred G who's served just about everywhere (Dorsetshire Regiment, Devonshire Regiment, Labour Corps, Kings Own Scottish borderers, Labour Corps, Army Ordnance Corps). Unfortunately too out of focus for me to make much of his cap badge. Close up for the experts... Actually, pretty sure it is the Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment. Unless it is one of the London Territorial Bns that wore the Paschal Lamb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffsyeoman Posted 27 July , 2011 Share Posted 27 July , 2011 ...but there are no George Thoringtons in the Medal Index cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 27 July , 2011 Share Posted 27 July , 2011 Actually, pretty sure it is the Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment. Unless it is one of the London Territorial Bns that wore the Paschal Lamb. Yes, I agree. Even in its blurred shape it is very reminiscent of the Queen's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 27 July , 2011 Share Posted 27 July , 2011 Unknown Royal Marine Light Infantry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verrico2009 Posted 27 July , 2011 Share Posted 27 July , 2011 ...but there are no George Thoringtons in the Medal Index cards. True. Here's the back of the card: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verrico2009 Posted 28 July , 2011 Share Posted 28 July , 2011 Great pic - and a testament to the quality of the old lenses (at least, when the subject wasn't breathing!). Charles Spalding (of whom there are far too many), in a uniform that looks somehow too large for him... Am not quite sure he's WW1 but I can replace him with one that is, if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verrico2009 Posted 28 July , 2011 Share Posted 28 July , 2011 Unknown. A very faint sepia original, so I've darkened it and leached the colour. Further to Frogsmile's post 2292 above, I'm wondering if he's another Queen's (Royal West Surrey) man. Edit - better scan of the cap added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headgardener Posted 28 July , 2011 Share Posted 28 July , 2011 Charles Spalding (of whom there are far too many), in a uniform that looks somehow too large for him... Am not quite sure he's WW1 but I can replace him with one that is, if necessary. Louise, He's an actor - the caption says 'Charles Spalding in Called Back' (presumably the name of the play he was in). Looks like he's supposed to be a Naval officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFBSM Posted 28 July , 2011 Share Posted 28 July , 2011 Unknown. A very faint sepia original, so I've darkened it and leached the colour. Further to Frogsmile's post 2292 above, I'm wondering if he's another Queen's (Royal West Surrey) man. Looks like a Queen's cap badge to me. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verrico2009 Posted 28 July , 2011 Share Posted 28 July , 2011 the caption says 'Charles Spalding in Called Back' (presumably the name of the play he was in). Good job someone can read! I thought it said "aka [something]". Oh well, he'll have to stay now or your comments will be sitting in thin air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verrico2009 Posted 28 July , 2011 Share Posted 28 July , 2011 Looks like a Queen's cap badge to me. Thanks, Mark. I'm gradually getting there when it comes to cap badges... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbrydon Posted 28 July , 2011 Share Posted 28 July , 2011 Guards Machine Gun Regiment P.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 28 July , 2011 Share Posted 28 July , 2011 Guards Machine Gun Regiment P.B. I think he is Guards Machine Gun Battalion, was not the Guards Machine Gun Regiment formed by merging the GMGB with 1st and 2nd Life Guards and adopting the enclosed badge? A lovely picture though PB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 28 July , 2011 Share Posted 28 July , 2011 Unknown. A very faint sepia original, so I've darkened it and leached the colour. Further to Frogsmile's post 2292 above, I'm wondering if he's another Queen's (Royal West Surrey) man. Edit - better scan of the cap added. Yes, a Queen's man and presumably from the Transport Section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 28 July , 2011 Share Posted 28 July , 2011 Guards Machine Gun Regiment P.B. I'd like to know the badge on his shoulder straps! and he has a fairly early cocked peak, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 28 July , 2011 Share Posted 28 July , 2011 Exellent photo PB, here is part of another MGG photo which I put on earlier in the thread also showing a shoulder title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 28 July , 2011 Share Posted 28 July , 2011 Would the MGG kept their previous Regiments buttons or GMGR ? JG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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