Drew-1918 Posted 3 February , 2019 Share Posted 3 February , 2019 15 hours ago, Gardenerbill said: The vehicle in post #6242 looks like an armoured Rolls Royce with the turret removed, could it be from one of the Armoured Motor Battery units? 13 hours ago, FROGSMILE said: Yes post #6246 is WW2 era with most of the military wearing Battle Dress. Puttees continued in use for some units until 37 pattern web equipment was issued. I agree that the same man appears in the RAF group (Squadron?) photo, wearing pilot’s wings. He has clearly not yet transferred across to the permanent RAF list as he still wears army uniform and Sam Browne belt. At left rear can be seen some RAF officers in their new uniform with self cloth waist belt. 12 hours ago, max7474 said: This photo was taken in Vivary park Taunton. The building behind is the barracks to the SLI in Mount Street, Taunton. Thanks very much everyone, great detail. Much appreciated. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B Posted 3 February , 2019 Share Posted 3 February , 2019 On 26/01/2019 at 13:36, Fromelles said: Having previously only ever looked at this thread on occasion I finally bit the bullet and committed myself to go through it from the start and glad I did too. Only downer is that some of the images are no longer available to view. Being rather ignorant of British formations and badges etc I've been happy to go along with majority rules on any given discussion, but since committing myself I've found a couple of Australian photos that haven't really been touched so thought I'd chime in - even after all these months!!! Even though the patch isn't clearly shown I'd be happy to put my money on it being 4th Australian Divisional Train (AASC) (c. 1916-19), it being the circle of the 4th Division divided diagonally (top rear to bottom fore) dark blue over white. There are only two other circular patches divided this way, but as the colours don't match I've dismissed them both - · 4th Divisional Artillery (c. 1916-19) - Blue over Red · 11th Light Horse Regt (c. 1916-17) - White over Red Cheers, Dan Thanks Dan, I was told elsewhere that it was probably 1st Aust Railhead Supply Company, they were part of AASC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richards13 Posted 3 February , 2019 Share Posted 3 February , 2019 On 26/01/2019 at 09:22, Dai Bach y Sowldiwr said: Thanks Ken, We're working on the basis that either a West Walian had moved to Cardiff for work and sent this card home to relatives, or that a Cardiffian had at some point later moved west bringing his card with him. There are many other possibilities. So they were there for only a week? Do you have the exact dates? The 11th Welsh - Cardiff Commercial battalion - had a strong West Walian running angle. In 1914 a train from Milford Haven took a draft of recruits from Pembrokeshire to Cardiff and they stopped several times en route to the City. The Battalion VC winner was a Milford man, and one of the MM winners (John Davies - later killed) was from Nantgaredig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromelles Posted 4 February , 2019 Share Posted 4 February , 2019 22 hours ago, Jerry B said: Thanks Dan, I was told elsewhere that it was probably 1st Aust Railhead Supply Company, they were part of AASC Hi Jerry, It isn't the patch of the 1st Aust Railhead Supply Detachment (c.1918-19). Even though the colours are the same as the 4th Div Train the patch is the wrong shape; that is unless you believe the patch in the photo is triangular. The above attachment is from Keith Glyde's reference book 'Distinguishing Colour Patches of the Australian Military Forces 1915-1951' - as can be seen the 4th Div Train is shown at #258 and the 1st Railhead Supply Detachment at #262. Regards, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B Posted 4 February , 2019 Share Posted 4 February , 2019 8 hours ago, Fromelles said: Hi Jerry, It isn't the patch of the 1st Aust Railhead Supply Detachment (c.1918-19). Even though the colours are the same as the 4th Div Train the patch is the wrong shape; that is unless you believe the patch in the photo is triangular. The above attachment is from Keith Glyde's reference book 'Distinguishing Colour Patches of the Australian Military Forces 1915-1951' - as can be seen the 4th Div Train is shown at #258 and the 1st Railhead Supply Detachment at #262. Regards, Dan Indeed Dan, those who offered their opinion did think it was triangular in shape. Difficult to be certain if it is circular as you think or not. Thanks for contributing and adding the image, it is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 4 February , 2019 Share Posted 4 February , 2019 (edited) Two more from the local archive, the first at Cardiff, the second one of the Castle Hotel, possibly (but not convinced) Haverfordwest, or maybe Llandovery or even somewhere else. Reverse of first card posted. Second card on reverse has SG Griffiths, Photographer , Haverfordwest. The car registration's last letter is an X (Could be Carmarthenshire - BX) : Edited 4 February , 2019 by Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 4 February , 2019 Share Posted 4 February , 2019 The sergeant adjacent to the field gun looks to be RWF, the men outside the hotel seem to be Glamorgan Yeomanry going by the efficiency stars and the PoW feathers arm badge above the sergeants stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 5 February , 2019 Share Posted 5 February , 2019 East Lancashire Reg. football team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanTommy Posted 6 February , 2019 Share Posted 6 February , 2019 Men of the 16th (2nd Glasgow) Highland Light Infantry in training at Gailes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 6 February , 2019 Share Posted 6 February , 2019 (edited) Great shot of a 'Guard Mount' ceremony for a Quarter Guard, or alternatively perhaps a 'Turn Out the Guard, Guard Turn Out!' scene. This appears to show just the men not on sentry and so is probably the latter, but utilised as a photo opportunity. The duty bugler stands in his correct position on the right flank of the guard. Edited 6 February , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryJohn Posted 6 February , 2019 Share Posted 6 February , 2019 Post 6256 - Dai Bach. I believe your second postcard shows the car outside the Castle Hotel, Carmarthen: - CJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 7 February , 2019 Share Posted 7 February , 2019 (edited) Dominie Martino / Dominic Martin. L/Cpl. 23282 Yorkshire Regiment. 14/3/1915. Edited 7 February , 2019 by GWF1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 7 February , 2019 Share Posted 7 February , 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, CountryJohn said: Post 6256 - Dai Bach. I believe your second postcard shows the car outside the Castle Hotel, Carmarthen: - CJ Hi John, The image you posted is in fact The Castle Hotel, Llandovery, - See Google Streetview I think it was taken here: This is the Castle in Priory Street, Carmarthen- not a good match at all. Edited 7 February , 2019 by Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 7 February , 2019 Share Posted 7 February , 2019 1 hour ago, GWF1967 said: Dominie Martino / Dominic Martin. L/Cpl. 23282 Yorkshire Regiment. 14/3/1915. The son of Italian immigrants perhaps. I wonder if he survived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 7 February , 2019 Share Posted 7 February , 2019 4 minutes ago, FROGSMILE said: The son of Italian immigrants perhaps. I wonder if he survived. Discharged with a SWB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 7 February , 2019 Share Posted 7 February , 2019 1 minute ago, GWF1967 said: Discharged with a SWB. That’s strangely good to know. He looks a forlorn soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjwmacro Posted 7 February , 2019 Share Posted 7 February , 2019 On 02/02/2019 at 12:18, Drew-1918 said: L.R.B. Forgive my ignorance - what does LRB stand for please? Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 7 February , 2019 Share Posted 7 February , 2019 26 minutes ago, pjwmacro said: Forgive my ignorance - what does LRB stand for please? Regards Paul London Rifle Brigade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew-1918 Posted 7 February , 2019 Share Posted 7 February , 2019 Thanks, GWF1967. I should have written the full designation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjwmacro Posted 7 February , 2019 Share Posted 7 February , 2019 1 hour ago, GWF1967 said: London Rifle Brigade. Thank you. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 7 February , 2019 Share Posted 7 February , 2019 Cpl. Angus Cattanach 2251 / 300596. Princess Louise's Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Appin House, Appin. Embodied. 8th A&SH 21/10/1914. Reports on proceeding overseas 1/6th A&SH 9/11/1917. A/S.Sgt. 25/10/1918. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 7 February , 2019 Share Posted 7 February , 2019 "Frank Farnell. Plymouth" B. 1883. Spr. Francis Victor Farnell. 44245 Royal Engineers. France 10/7/1915. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryJohn Posted 8 February , 2019 Share Posted 8 February , 2019 (Post 6263) - Glad it's been identified correctly, Dai Bach. CJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 8 February , 2019 Share Posted 8 February , 2019 T.F Gloucester Signalers. Taken in Dorset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 9 February , 2019 Share Posted 9 February , 2019 Cpl. Frank Dutton. 13827. Gloucestershire Reg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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