DMannus Posted 10 January , 2009 Share Posted 10 January , 2009 I'd like to know a bit more about this soldier. Anyone care to to have a go at his length of service? regards David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 10 January , 2009 Share Posted 10 January , 2009 haven't got a clue - but it is a class pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMannus Posted 10 January , 2009 Author Share Posted 10 January , 2009 And it's genuine! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy mcclimonds Posted 10 January , 2009 Share Posted 10 January , 2009 David Superb picture, I am sure the RIF Museum in Enniskillen would really like to see this one. Do you have any idea where he was from. He appears to be some age in the picture, is there more to this than first meets the eye? Tommy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMannus Posted 10 January , 2009 Author Share Posted 10 January , 2009 Tommy sorry I was being lazy (edited the header) He's a skin...and you're absolutely correct..there is more Now - what's his service? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 10 January , 2009 Share Posted 10 January , 2009 Guessing South Africa, China, India? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMAGH Posted 11 January , 2009 Share Posted 11 January , 2009 3 years service for a Good conduct stripe, L/Cpl Pearse has 12(I think) x 3= 36 years service assuming he joined man service at 18/17 =53/4 years old, enlisted man can serve up to 55years old on long service, Commissioned to 60. There was a Black Watch man who I believe served till he was 55 years old may be 60. in an Officer training school in Wiltshire, in the 1970s, but I am sure there are other soldiers who have served on till they were age 60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelPack Posted 11 January , 2009 Share Posted 11 January , 2009 I have had a look at the grumpmeister's posts on good conduct stripes. The first four were awarded after 2/ 5/ 12 and 18 years with an accelerated scheme of two years thereafter. So, if there are 12 stripes then that should make at least 34 years (goody two shoes ) regards Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMannus Posted 11 January , 2009 Author Share Posted 11 January , 2009 Thanks folks Good job he didn't make RSM-scary stuff! David Edit-Reflected on this - a bit unkind - apologies L/Cpl Pearce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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