Dannemois Posted 1 September , 2008 Share Posted 1 September , 2008 Can someone please identify the regiment of the trooper in the photo attached Regards Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted 1 September , 2008 Share Posted 1 September , 2008 Hi Roy, A bit of a swither between the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) or the Royal Berkshires, I will go with the Buffs. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick ODwyer Posted 1 September , 2008 Share Posted 1 September , 2008 I think he is infantry rather than cavalry - East Kents? Can't find my book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveE Posted 1 September , 2008 Share Posted 1 September , 2008 Although the Buffs and Monmouths came to mind, in this instance I'll go with the Brecknockshire Battalion, South Wales Borderers. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggers Posted 1 September , 2008 Share Posted 1 September , 2008 Shot in the dark - if a Trooper, how about Montgomeryshire Yeomanry? If so there should be 'MY' below the dragon (if its a dragon). Are there any initials with the name, which could lead to his medal card? daggers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Godden Posted 1 September , 2008 Share Posted 1 September , 2008 Admitedly, I cannot identify the cap badge, however, I am inclined to agree with Patrick. There is nothing about the uniform that suggests he is a mounted soldier. Regards, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted 1 September , 2008 Share Posted 1 September , 2008 Hi Tim, I have to agree there is nothing to suggest him being mounted, I do still punt at the Buffs! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannemois Posted 1 September , 2008 Author Share Posted 1 September , 2008 Hello to all, Sorry I have no other info to go on as yet but I would say that the badge is a Dragon The photograph was taken by photographer S.J.Allen, Pembroke Dock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelPack Posted 1 September , 2008 Share Posted 1 September , 2008 Dan As previous posters have said, it is definitely the Buffs. Have a look at the badge here and compare the contours: http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Regiments/CapBadges.html There are about 130 MICs with the surname of Harris in the Buffs - so you are going to need a first name or number. Regards Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannemois Posted 1 September , 2008 Author Share Posted 1 September , 2008 Dan As previous posters have said, it is definitely the Buffs. Have a look at the badge here and compare the contours: http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Regiments/CapBadges.html There are about 130 MICs with the surname of Harris in the Buffs - so you are going to need a first name or number. Regards Mel Mel His name is Cyril Harris, hope that will help Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelPack Posted 1 September , 2008 Share Posted 1 September , 2008 OK from the MICs that narrows it to: Medal card of Harris, C W H Corps: East Kent Regiment Regiment No: G/25364 Rank: Private Medal card of Harris, C P Corps: East Kent Regiment Regiment No: G/24836 Rank: Private or Medal card of Harris, C F Corps Regiment No Rank 1/1st Royal East Kent Yeomanry 2147 Trumpeter East Kent Regiment 270249 Private Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelPack Posted 1 September , 2008 Share Posted 1 September , 2008 None of the actual MICS have the first name on them. The first two were awarded a pair and the last one served at Gallipoli with a date of entry 24/9/15 and survived the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelPack Posted 1 September , 2008 Share Posted 1 September , 2008 I have just checked the CWGC and all three survived - no leads there. Why did you use Trooper in the opening post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelPack Posted 1 September , 2008 Share Posted 1 September , 2008 Dan Drop Mick a PM and he will probably be able to offer further help from the Medal Rolls: http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...=Buffs+database Regards Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannemois Posted 1 September , 2008 Author Share Posted 1 September , 2008 I have just checked the CWGC and all three survived - no leads there. Why did you use Trooper in the opening post? You got me there, probably a relative told me or I presumed thinking he is holding a whip in the photograph, but it's not a whip is it. Mel, I don't know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted 2 September , 2008 Share Posted 2 September , 2008 Assuming he survived, there are 3 possibilties if he was a Buff (I am not a uniform expert so can't positively ID the badge) CP Harris G24836 was a conscript of late 1917. He served with the 1st Battalion and survived the war CF Harris and Cyril George Harris both started off in the Royal East Kent Mounted Rifles which later became the 10th Battalion of The Buffs. CF was a Trumpeter and qualified for the 1914/15 star on 24/9/1915 and was disembodied (discharged) as a Private on 30/3/1919. CG was from Herne Bay and was 19 when he joined in May 1915. He didn't qualify for the star as he was at home until July 1916. He was a skilled sadler and was demobilised on 4/4/1919 as a Sergeant. Mick Mills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannemois Posted 26 September , 2013 Author Share Posted 26 September , 2013 I don't know if this topic is still current but I am hoping so; the soldier I am trying to identify is named Cyril Harris, a group photograph shows him with 3rd Battalion MGC at Clapstone Camp in August 1917. He survived the war but unfortunately I don't have his number. Hope this piece of info will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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