gillb Posted 23 February , 2004 Share Posted 23 February , 2004 Hello I have a postcard written from Belgium dated 19th Oct 1916 - a picture showing 12 men with a small dog and it is signed as 'the Jolly Olds' - does anyone recognise this name - presuming a unit? Many thanks Gill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorts Posted 24 February , 2004 Share Posted 24 February , 2004 Hi, Doesn't ring a bell - perhaps a reference to the 'old contemptibles'. Could you post a scan? Rgds, Alex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat Posted 24 February , 2004 Share Posted 24 February , 2004 I guess it could just be a group of mates who joined up together, from a particular workplace, village, sports team or whatever. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillb Posted 24 February , 2004 Author Share Posted 24 February , 2004 Hi Pat and Yorts On the back of the card it says 'To dearest Father and Mother' on the anniversary of your marriage from Edgar, Belgium Oct 19th 1916. (The Jolly Olds). Would particular groups, friends adopt names like this? Thanks for the help. Gill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 24 February , 2004 Share Posted 24 February , 2004 Given that this group contains several Cpl's , Senior NCOs and a Warrant Officer of the Royal Engineers, I wouldn't mind a bet that this is some sort of "in joke" from men of the same unit. Terry Reeves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat Posted 25 February , 2004 Share Posted 25 February , 2004 Gill its anybody's guess really. Jolly old NCOs, jolly old football team.... I agree it would be great to know who Edgar and the jolly olds are. Whoever they are, its a lovely picture - thanks for showing us Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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