Rockdoc Posted 9 November , 2010 Share Posted 9 November , 2010 These are of 199451 William Pearce, my Grandfather's brother-in-law, who served in the 35th AT Coy, RE in Egypt. The first must have been taken in early 1909 and I'd guess that he was then in the TF but in which unit I have no idea. The family were living at Minworth at the time and he's working on a local farm in the 1911 census, which is why I think he's a Terrier. He was 35 when he was called up on 30th September 1916 and he seems a few years older in the second photo so I'm guessing that was during his training as it doesn't look very Egyptian! He looks pretty pround up there on his nag, doesn't he? Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFayers Posted 9 November , 2010 Share Posted 9 November , 2010 I am wondering if his badge is one with a castle variant with just 2 towers instead of the usual 3. He definitely seems to have the battalion 'scout' badge on his left upper arm. FROGSMILE & JG, Many thanks for your feedback. Do any forum members have a good image of a battalion scout badge? (I've never seen one of these myself before!) All the best Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 9 November , 2010 Share Posted 9 November , 2010 One brass " Scout " badge, there was also a large brass one and a cloth version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 9 November , 2010 Share Posted 9 November , 2010 A few of mine to add into the mixture! Firstly two of my Grandfather, 57659 Herbert Gaskin RFA: Keith Exellent images of your grandfather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 9 November , 2010 Share Posted 9 November , 2010 Cloth version's of scout badges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFayers Posted 9 November , 2010 Share Posted 9 November , 2010 Cloth version's of scout badges That's excellent! Many thanks for posting - looks like the left hand cloth patch my chap is wearing. All the best Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins2 Posted 10 November , 2010 Share Posted 10 November , 2010 Cloth version's of scout badges scouts badge I posted before but cannot find thread Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 10 November , 2010 Share Posted 10 November , 2010 One brass " Scout " badge, there was also a large brass one and a cloth version. There were a pre-1907 pair, large, black felt backing, gilding metal, with bar was 1st class, without was 2nd class. First appear in RACD ledger 1905. A new, smaller pair were substituted in 1907. These were ALL for Tunic order and for SD. No worsted versions were ever sanctioned although many were manufactured and sold privately. The badges all died the death soon after the war. I have the set, but also a couple of the Indian Pattern infantry version in gilding metal, which I will scan and post if anyone asks for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 10 November , 2010 Share Posted 10 November , 2010 Indian scout infantry only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphed Posted 11 November , 2010 Share Posted 11 November , 2010 Picked up in a shop in Hay on Wye. Been told it could be the 19th Londons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphed Posted 11 November , 2010 Share Posted 11 November , 2010 10th Hackney. WE French KIA 20th May 1917. left front row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphed Posted 11 November , 2010 Share Posted 11 November , 2010 WE French. 10th Hackney. KIA 20th May 1917 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFayers Posted 11 November , 2010 Share Posted 11 November , 2010 For a bit of a naval flavour, here is my nan's eldest brother Robert George (Bob) Scarff c. 1918 / 1919, serving as Signal Boy J.87099. Bob joined the Royal Navy late in 1918, although he did not see action he did receive a BWM. He served in the Royal Navy until about 1924. All the best Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwp2007 Posted 13 November , 2010 Share Posted 13 November , 2010 nice portrait of an unknown nurse and soldier (looks like durham light infantry) john. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Stewart Posted 13 November , 2010 Share Posted 13 November , 2010 The Northumberland Fusilier wearing the cap in post #439 is possibly serving with a Training Reserve Battalion. Note the patch on his upper arm. This was usually the Reserve Brigade numeral, but sadly I can't get it any clearer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 13 November , 2010 Share Posted 13 November , 2010 4013 Pte.William Alfred Wicks, 1st / 5th Notts & Derby. Wounded at Bethune and due to the severity of his wounds was discharged on the 10th July 1916. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 13 November , 2010 Share Posted 13 November , 2010 27405 L/Corp. F.J.Bumstead " A" Coy. 17th Battn. Notts & Derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 13 November , 2010 Share Posted 13 November , 2010 12321 Pte.William Bourne 10th Notts & Derby kia 7th August 1916 at Delville Wood age 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7t2ndswinger Posted 13 November , 2010 Share Posted 13 November , 2010 Three more unknowns. Two ASC (probably MT), an ASC and, I've been told on here, a KRRC soldier. Keith Interesting belt buckle, it looks like it has the Order of the Garter around a Victorian crown and lion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Stewart Posted 13 November , 2010 Share Posted 13 November , 2010 Its a General Service pattern belt buckle, which came in brass for regulars and whitemetal for Volunteers/Territorials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7t2ndswinger Posted 13 November , 2010 Share Posted 13 November , 2010 Its a General Service pattern belt buckle, which came in brass for regulars and whitemetal for Volunteers/Territorials. To what era though Graham? (Belts are not my 'thing' but this one appears to be more intricate than the snake belt and other buckled ones shown in most of the other pics). Please excuse my ignorance ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockdoc Posted 13 November , 2010 Share Posted 13 November , 2010 I know it's a Slade-Wallace type but I'm not sure when it was introduced. This link shows an example. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luxdan Posted 14 November , 2010 Share Posted 14 November , 2010 Another one for the collection : Andrew Gove , 7th Bn, C Company Gordon Highlanders - KIA 14/11/1916 at Beaumont Hamel (94 Yrs to the day) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wade Posted 14 November , 2010 Share Posted 14 November , 2010 nice portrait of an unknown nurse and soldier (looks like durham light infantry) john. They look like brother and sister to me. (Post #490) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins2 Posted 15 November , 2010 Share Posted 15 November , 2010 London Regiment, 6th Brigade 1913 note tent in middle with large lettering SIMMONDS, any one know why that tent would be lettered?? (wouldn't be simmod mattress co>?? )s City of London Regt. Yeomanry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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