fescott Posted 25 August , 2009 Share Posted 25 August , 2009 Hi, Have just been sent this photo of a great uncle Walter Skerritt, need to identify uniform is it Seaforth Highlander. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thGordons Posted 25 August , 2009 Share Posted 25 August , 2009 (edited) Hi, Have just been sent this photo of a great uncle Walter Skerritt, need to identify uniform is it Seaforth Highlander. Frank Could well be, but could also be other Scots regiments It looks like you might be able to read the shoulder title on the original - it would read SEAFORTH. I can't really tell on the small / low res image here....although it looks to me as though there is an O near the end (Gordon?) Shoulder title would be diagnostic. Chris EDIT: PS had a quick look at MICs there is a card for Walter Kerritt (Seaforth) Pte 2709 who was later transferred to the Labour Corps (Pte 60300) and was also eligible for the Silver War Badge - so probably wounded and discharged. He went to France and Flanders on the 15th June 1915 and thus was eligable for the 14-15 star, BW and Victory medals. Edited 25 August , 2009 by 4thGordons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinhat47 Posted 25 August , 2009 Share Posted 25 August , 2009 Looks like he's wearing a lanyard. Would that mean he was in a transportation or pioneer unit in the Seaforths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thGordons Posted 25 August , 2009 Share Posted 25 August , 2009 Looks like he's wearing a lanyard. Would that mean he was in a transportation or pioneer unit in the Seaforths? No, I don't think so. Lanyards were very common (I believe intended to be universal on active service) amongst all arms/roles. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old War Skule Posted 25 August , 2009 Share Posted 25 August , 2009 No, I don't think so. Lanyards were very common (I believe intended to be universal on active service) amongst all arms/roles. Chris For the clasp knife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thGordons Posted 26 August , 2009 Share Posted 26 August , 2009 For the clasp knife? Yes, usually. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fescott Posted 26 August , 2009 Author Share Posted 26 August , 2009 Hi, Many thanks for your help, my cousin has managed to rescan the shoulder badge and it is Seaforth. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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