kaisersoffensive Posted 29 November , 2009 Posted 29 November , 2009 Hello, I am appealling to the wealth of knowledge on this site in helping to identify the possible uniform/cap badge or Regiment of the soldier in the attached photograph. It is possible that this is Victorian/Edwardian so lies somewhat outside the remit of this site. The soldiers' name is James Crease but unfortunately that is all that I know. Many thanks as always for any input. Regards, Bob Norman.
stephen p nunn Posted 29 November , 2009 Posted 29 November , 2009 Hello, I am appealling to the wealth of knowledge on this site in helping to identify the possible uniform/cap badge or Regiment of the soldier in the attached photograph. It is possible that this is Victorian/Edwardian so lies somewhat outside the remit of this site. The soldiers' name is James Crease but unfortunately that is all that I know. Many thanks as always for any input. Regards, Bob Norman. Fusiliers? Is his name on the reverse. There are a couple of Great War chaps of that name on Ancestry. No other clues on the reverse? SPN Maldon
kaisersoffensive Posted 29 November , 2009 Author Posted 29 November , 2009 Fusiliers? Is his name on the reverse. There are a couple of Great War chaps of that name on Ancestry. No other clues on the reverse? SPN Maldon Many thanks for your response.His name is James Crease but that is the sum total of the information that I have. Cheers, Bob Norman.
CT-Guards Posted 29 November , 2009 Posted 29 November , 2009 Definetly Grenadier Guards c.2nd Boer War. Try postinmg on document look ups, someone will have something.
kaisersoffensive Posted 29 November , 2009 Author Posted 29 November , 2009 Definetly Grenadier Guards c.2nd Boer War. Try postinmg on document look ups, someone will have something. Many thanks for your help. Cheers, Bob Norman
high wood Posted 30 November , 2009 Posted 30 November , 2009 He does not appear on the 1901 census; well he wouldn't if he was in South Africa would he?. There is however, an Ernest James Crease, born 1893, who appears in the Overseas Military section of the 1911 census. He of course would have been too young for the Boer War. Your best bet would be to check the Boer War Medal rolls at the NA to see if he appears. There is a CREASE, JAMES Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Serjeant Regiment/Service: Military Police Corps Unit Text: 1st Traffic Control Coy. Military Foot Police Age: 38 Date of Death: 10/08/1918 Service No: P/1213 Additional information: Husband of A. O. Crease, of 11, Wolseley Rd., Wood Green, London. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: II. B. 4. Cemetery: LIGNY-ST. FLOCHEL BRITISH CEMETERY, AVERDOINGT Who would have been the right age to have been a Boer War veteran. He might be worth looking at to see if he had previous service with the Guards.
kaisersoffensive Posted 30 November , 2009 Author Posted 30 November , 2009 He does not appear on the 1901 census; well he wouldn't if he was in South Africa would he?. There is however, an Ernest James Crease, born 1893, who appears in the Overseas Military section of the 1911 census. He of course would have been too young for the Boer War. Your best bet would be to check the Boer War Medal rolls at the NA to see if he appears. There is a CREASE, JAMES Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Serjeant Regiment/Service: Military Police Corps Unit Text: 1st Traffic Control Coy. Military Foot Police Age: 38 Date of Death: 10/08/1918 Service No: P/1213 Additional information: Husband of A. O. Crease, of 11, Wolseley Rd., Wood Green, London. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: II. B. 4. Cemetery: LIGNY-ST. FLOCHEL BRITISH CEMETERY, AVERDOINGT Who would have been the right age to have been a Boer War veteran. He might be worth looking at to see if he had previous service with the Guards. Thank you so much for your input and helpful suggestions. Cheers, Bob Norman
Milner Posted 30 November , 2009 Posted 30 November , 2009 This looks like the marriage of the James Crease listed on CWGC, you could try to get a marriage certificate which would give occupation. Surname First name(s) District Vol Page -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marriages Mar 1903 (>99%) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crease James Pancras 1b 183 Phillips Annie Osborne Pancras 1b 183 Surname First name(s) Age District Vol Page -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Births Dec 1879 (>99%) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phillips Annie Osborne Pancras 1b 159 regards Phil
kaisersoffensive Posted 30 November , 2009 Author Posted 30 November , 2009 This looks like the marriage of the James Crease listed on CWGC, you could try to get a marriage certificate which would give occupation. Surname First name(s) District Vol Page -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marriages Mar 1903 (>99%) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crease James Pancras 1b 183 Phillips Annie Osborne Pancras 1b 183 Surname First name(s) Age District Vol Page -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Births Dec 1879 (>99%) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phillips Annie Osborne Pancras 1b 159 regards Phil Thank you Phil for this.I believe this is the person in question. Much obliged to you ffor your input. Cheers, Bob Norman
Guest Posted 25 April , 2017 Posted 25 April , 2017 Hi Bob, James Crease was my great grandfather from Islington. My grandfather Charles Henry Crease was his youngest son - the last of 4 children including 1 daughter to he and Annie Osborne CREASE (nee Phillips). He was killed in action during WW1 and was a police constable based at Kings Cross. Like his father my poppa Charles went to war and was killed in action as well. Quite a sad story of love lost for his wife Mary Crease my nan who died from heartbreak years later. http://bookofremembrance.islington.gov.uk/BookOfRemembrance/deceasedFolder.aspx?id=62241
Ron Abbott Posted 25 April , 2017 Posted 25 April , 2017 On 11/29/2009 at 17:56, kaisersoffensive said: Hello, I am appealling to the wealth of knowledge on this site in helping to identify the possible uniform/cap badge or Regiment of the soldier in the attached photograph. It is possible that this is Victorian/Edwardian so lies somewhat outside the remit of this site. The soldiers' name is James Crease but unfortunately that is all that I know. Many thanks as always for any input. Regards, Bob Norman. Some of this man's service records are accessible on Findmypast. Private James Crease 6336 of the 2nd Bn. Grenadier Guards and subsequently 1st Bn. Grenadier Guards. Born about 1879. Attested 1897. Discharged in 1907. You can also find him in the medal rolls re. South Africa under J Crease 6336.
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