Andy Wade Posted 16 October , 2010 Share Posted 16 October , 2010 George Birdsall. Yorkshire Hussars. Survived the war and went on to great things in the army. Here's a series of pictures of him starting from when he was with Newcastle United AFC right through his army career to his eventual rank of Sergeant Major Warrant Officer. (edited - just to change the rank) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wade Posted 16 October , 2010 Share Posted 16 October , 2010 That's the lot for George Birdsall: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wade Posted 16 October , 2010 Share Posted 16 October , 2010 Actually here's another one with George Birdsall. He's the Corporal in the middle, front row of this group of Yorkshire Hussars in November 1915: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardog Posted 16 October , 2010 Share Posted 16 October , 2010 Picture taken of an original card and posted elsewhere on the forum. My Grandfather Robert Laing, Second Life Guards. Enlisted at Windsor in 1918 so this picture probably just after The War. Regards, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 16 October , 2010 Share Posted 16 October , 2010 George Birdsall. Yorkshire Hussars. Survived the war and went on to great things in the army. Here's a series of pictures of him starting from when he was with Newcastle United AFC right through his army career to his eventual rank of Sergeant Major. The last two pictures show he ranked slightly higher than Sergeant-Major at some point - he has the sleeve badges of rank up for a Warrant Officer, and the Officer quality Service Dress and Sam Browne to match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wade Posted 16 October , 2010 Share Posted 16 October , 2010 The last two pictures show he ranked slightly higher than Sergeant-Major at some point - he has the sleeve badges of rank up for a Warrant Officer, and the Officer quality Service Dress and Sam Browne to match. Yep, agreed. I was talking to someone whilst writing the post. Doh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wade Posted 16 October , 2010 Share Posted 16 October , 2010 8379 Private C. Harker, Loyal North Lancs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wade Posted 16 October , 2010 Share Posted 16 October , 2010 C. Harker - picture postcard (first half of his letter home) from Bangalore: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wade Posted 16 October , 2010 Share Posted 16 October , 2010 Second half of his letter home on the back of a picture postcard of his brigade camp: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 16 October , 2010 Share Posted 16 October , 2010 Thanks for the post, in the UK we call hunting with lights "lamping" not of course that I have even done it. Looks as though this will remain a mystery but thanks for the replies. Regards Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins2 Posted 17 October , 2010 Share Posted 17 October , 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 17 October , 2010 Share Posted 17 October , 2010 CHARLES NASH (Left) Number 21776, Lance Serjeant, 11th Battalion South Wales Borderers, killed age 28 on the 16th October 1917 and buried in Erquinghem-Lys Military Cemetery, France. Lived at: 22 Park Avenue Victoria Park Windmill Hill Bristol Included on St Michael & All Angels Church Roll of Honour Windmill Hill Bristol Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 17 October , 2010 Share Posted 17 October , 2010 Royal Army Medical Corps 1914-1918 No name Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainfleet Posted 17 October , 2010 Share Posted 17 October , 2010 What a clear photo Chris! Looks as if it could have been taken today A few different regiments here. Quite a few "Jocks". Have posted before but no-one was sure what the "D" armbands were, any thoughts? My great uncle T P Carney EYR is the (Acting) RSM middle of front row. Could be late 1918, even 1919 Could the "D" stand for Dispersal or Demobilisation? I think you are bang on with the date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainfleet Posted 17 October , 2010 Share Posted 17 October , 2010 HENRY ROE Number 826189 Bombadier "C" Battery Royal Field Artillery,killed on the 5th November 1917. Buried in . Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Flanders. Lived at: 29 Somerset Terrace, Windmill Hill, Bristol. Included on St Michael & All Angels Church Roll of Honour Windmill Hill Bristol Norman Norman I don't think this can be Henry Roe RFA, as the photo shows a corporal in the Royal Flying Corps. Regards, W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 17 October , 2010 Share Posted 17 October , 2010 Whoops, now removed. Norman PS The photo and the memorial plaque are in the possession of the family. I cannot see them making such a mistake so is it possible that this man transferred from the RFC to the Artillery?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark holden Posted 17 October , 2010 Share Posted 17 October , 2010 17th Div with Circular Battle Patch-unamed. RHA RND? Unamed ASC with FSC patch. Unamed. RE Signal Service Unamed. Scots Guards Pre War-a favorite despite its condition. N or S STAFFS. Unamed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 17 October , 2010 Author Share Posted 17 October , 2010 Some from me...SWB 30th Div patch clearly shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 17 October , 2010 Author Share Posted 17 October , 2010 .....C Coy, 4th Oxs and Bucks, France, Aug 1917. Though I doubt you will see the shoulder straps have coloured overlays. TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 17 October , 2010 Author Share Posted 17 October , 2010 Splendid WO RFA TMB...what would be the correct term for his rank. Written on reverse..."To dear little Clive, from dear Dadda...recieved 6th Sept 1916" Wonderful. Hope he made it home to "dear little Clive" TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 17 October , 2010 Author Share Posted 17 October , 2010 Mark...lovely cards. The RND image is nice. Re FSC...what does it stand for? TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 17 October , 2010 Author Share Posted 17 October , 2010 Leics terrier and Welsh Regt with 38th Div patch...taken in Luton. TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 17 October , 2010 Share Posted 17 October , 2010 The last two pictures show he ranked slightly higher than Sergeant-Major at some point - he has the sleeve badges of rank up for a Warrant Officer, and the Officer quality Service Dress and Sam Browne to match. Now you have lost me: rank badges WO I, typical appointment in cavalry was RSM ...... am I missing something here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 17 October , 2010 Share Posted 17 October , 2010 17th Div with Circular Battle Patch-unamed. RHA RND? Unamed ASC with FSC patch. Unamed. RE Signal Service Unamed. Scots Guards Pre War-a favorite despite its condition. N or S STAFFS. Unamed. Yon SG: very interesting, one GC badge, very early SD jacket with corded shoulder straps, best shot among junior ranks in the battalion. As for the shooting medals on upper arm, rarely seen on a regular soldier, usually a VF/TF affectation. BUT NO MARKSMAN BADGE! I winder if CO, Adjt or RSM considered wearing both shooting badges o.t.t? Can't believe best shot was not a marksman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 17 October , 2010 Share Posted 17 October , 2010 The last two pictures show he ranked slightly higher than Sergeant-Major at some point - he has the sleeve badges of rank up for a Warrant Officer, and the Officer quality Service Dress and Sam Browne to match. Now you have lost me: rank badges WO I, typical appointment in cavalry was RSM ...... am I missing something here? Sorry, also lost me there - are you saying the badges are, or are not, Warrant Officers badges, regardless of actual appointment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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