Jack Johnson Posted 17 November , 2010 Share Posted 17 November , 2010 George Hirst, Longley, Holmfirth, written in old handwriting on the back of this postcard. A quick search on the CWGC site showed he unfortunately didn't survive. He was killed during the battle of Cambrai in 1917. www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1753913 A Rifleman in the 10th Bn. Rifle Brigade, aged just 21, killed on the 27th November. is grave is not known and he is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial at Louverval. Click on the image if you would like to see a larger version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Johnson Posted 17 November , 2010 Share Posted 17 November , 2010 Unknown R.A.M.C Written on back "Somewhere in France" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardess Posted 17 November , 2010 Share Posted 17 November , 2010 Really enjoying this thread - but patiently awaiting some 'unknown KRRC' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueburden Posted 17 November , 2010 Share Posted 17 November , 2010 I agree with Diane. Brilliant thread but I am waiting for the Warwickshire Regiment!! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATNOMIS Posted 17 November , 2010 Share Posted 17 November , 2010 Diane. I have KRRC Pics form the Great War Mag. Mainly RoH if you pm me I can e mail them on for you. Examples Sec lt j f egerton krrc 1916 lt prince of maurice of battenberg kings royal rifles corps lt col earl of fevrsham krrc 1916 lt c h newton krrc 1916 Etc. Cheers Atnomis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATNOMIS Posted 17 November , 2010 Share Posted 17 November , 2010 Plus vc winner Pte w Mariner 2nd KRRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFayers Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 Really enjoying this thread - but patiently awaiting some 'unknown KRRC' Hi Diane, I think you might have missed this one and the two following - the first is my late step mum's dad, but I've no names for his two pals unfortunately. http://1914-1918.inv...dpost&p=1488735 All the best Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawley Jockey Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 The following posts are photos of Pte Henry Richard Pugh, 15/700, 15th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regt (2nd Birmingham Pals) who died of wounds on the 19th April 1918 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawley Jockey Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 Richard Henry Pugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawley Jockey Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 Pte 30553 Frederick Rogers (on left) & Pte 30557 Albert Ernest Lovatt (on Right) 8th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regt. Both Killed in action on the 12th October 1917 and now buried side by side at Cement House cemetery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawley Jockey Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 2nd Lieut Allett Thornallay - Officer in the South Staffordshire Regt - Battalion unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 Dave, great but very sad picture of the 2 S Staffs guys Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawley Jockey Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 Dave, great but very sad picture of the 2 S Staffs guys Tony Tony, It gets even sadder, Albert had only been married a few weeks when he went overseas, His wife Elsie never remarried. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawley Jockey Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 15th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regt (2nd Birmingham Pals) during training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Johnson Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 Unknown D.C.L.I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardess Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 Hi Diane, I think you might have missed this one and the two following - the first is my late step mum's dad, but I've no names for his two pals unfortunately. http://1914-1918.inv...dpost&p=1488735 All the best Steve Thanks for the reminder Steve - what I actually meant to say was that I was hoping for a pic of my GU to turn up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 I want to thank all the contributors and the "inventor". This is a marvellous thread, simply stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 18 November , 2010 Author Share Posted 18 November , 2010 Thankyou Grumpy and thanks to all the contributors...truely superb effort and lots of great photos. Sad and moving yet informative too. A great way to remember. Heres a q for you. This is the picture of a Sgt ASC ? and a French Interpreter..note Sphinx Head collars. Above the sgt chevrons are metal grenades. Did the ASC wear these? If not what is the cap badge? The reverse is delightful dont you think! TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueburden Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 Dave Thanks for posting the Warwickshires. Brilliant. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Johnson Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 Unknown Royal Sussex. The uniform not something I am familiar with? Pleated pockets, but no rifle patches. Looks quite dark as well, possibly blue? 'Kitchener Blues' perhaps? Although I thought they looked more crude. And the dark cap? Pre war ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 19 November , 2010 Share Posted 19 November , 2010 The uniform not something I am familiar with? Pleated pockets, but no rifle patches. Looks quite dark as well, possibly blue? 'Kitchener Blues' perhaps? Although I thought they looked more crude. And the dark cap? Pre war ? Kitchener blues varied quite a bit, from the very simple to copies of the normal SD jacket but in blue. The blue cap is usual for Kitchener blues - part of the reason they were compared to bus conductors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Bulloch Posted 19 November , 2010 Share Posted 19 November , 2010 Two postcard of 60514. Pte Thomas Wynne Davies 16th Battalion The Welsh Regiment. Pte Davies was killed in action 27th August 1917 In the group photograph Pte Davies is back row extreme right. the lads in the group are wearing shoulder slips with TR on them. I take that as being Territorial Reserve. Great thread by the way. Aye Rob. Edited Nov 20th. 2010. It has been pointed out by forum member "shippingsteel" that TR is in fact Training Reserve..Thanks for the information S>S.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins2 Posted 19 November , 2010 Share Posted 19 November , 2010 Lt. Hart Leech KIA Mouquet Farm 15 Sept 1916, no known grave Commemorated Vimy Ridge Memorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shippingsteel Posted 19 November , 2010 Share Posted 19 November , 2010 Two postcard of 60514. Pte Thomas Wynne Davies 16th Battalion The Welsh Regiment. Pte Davies was killed in action 27th August 1917 In the group photograph Pte Davies is back row extreme right. the lads in the group are wearing shoulder slips with TR on them. I take that as being Territorial Reserve. Great thread by the way. Aye Rob. I think that would be for Training Reserve. Your man Davies is holding a P14 rifle which was only issued to Training units, or in this case TR Battalions. Cheers, S>S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins2 Posted 19 November , 2010 Share Posted 19 November , 2010 Duke of Cornwall Light Inf. Boxing Team Note patch on arm, right hand side chap (69 or 68 with C underneath) any ID on this? Bob R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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