Bob Chandler Posted 1 October , 2009 Share Posted 1 October , 2009 This photo is of my relative Alfred Chandler who served in 14th Bn Gloucestershire Regiment (1918) However, his uniform in this photo definitely looks very un-infantrylike (if that's a word) to me. Artillery? Any help appreciated. (Medal index card I have located states also served in RGA - assuming I have correct one). Many thanks Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KONDOA Posted 1 October , 2009 Share Posted 1 October , 2009 Highly likely, johdpurs and leather spats although not exclusive proof. Overseas service chevrons (2/3?) on right cuff and one good conduct stripe, but no skills badges. Roop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ororkep Posted 2 October , 2009 Share Posted 2 October , 2009 Charles, If it assists you determine if the correct man, the actual roll for Alfred E CHANDLER 230993 confirms he served with 14 Btn Glos Reg, and his middle name was Ernest. The RGA number to me suggests he was transferred second or third quarter 1918. Rgds Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainfleet Posted 2 October , 2009 Share Posted 2 October , 2009 Charles This could be a photo of him in the Gloucesters. Some men in infantry regiments were assigned to mounted duties, eg. horse-drawn transport, and were dressed accordingly. Regards, W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chandler Posted 4 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 4 October , 2009 Many thanks all! I have now obtained 2 further photos which I believe to be of Alfred in the Gloucestershire Regiment, obviously taken at different times, the cap badge in both looks like the distinctive Sphinx emblem to me, would you agree? And what would be the significance of the armband? Cheers Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max7474 Posted 4 October , 2009 Share Posted 4 October , 2009 A close up of the top photo badge would be helpful. The belt might indicate that he was Territorial. The bottom one does appear to be Glosters. He is mounted troops in the bottom photo - the bandolier was issued for riders. He might have riding breeches on as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chandler Posted 4 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 4 October , 2009 A close up of the top photo badge would be helpful. The belt might indicate that he was Territorial. The bottom one does appear to be Glosters. He is mounted troops in the bottom photo - the bandolier was issued for riders. He might have riding breeches on as well. This is about as well as I can do with the photo...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max7474 Posted 4 October , 2009 Share Posted 4 October , 2009 Well he certainly appears to be a Gloster in that photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chandler Posted 4 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 4 October , 2009 I suppose the next question I need to try to answer is why (and how) someone from a Bantam Infantry Battalion would transfer to the RGA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 4 October , 2009 Share Posted 4 October , 2009 The arm band could signify that he was a courier (or doing some other signals related task). This would explain the mounted gear (including his bandolier). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max7474 Posted 4 October , 2009 Share Posted 4 October , 2009 I stand by to be corrected but would the hat with the ear flaps date it to 1915-16? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piorun Posted 4 October , 2009 Share Posted 4 October , 2009 And what would be the significance of the armband? Cheers Charles Could be Horse Driver? Signaller? Infantry still needed logistics. If he was good with horses, that could explain his going Arty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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