Jools mckenna Posted 21 March , 2019 Share Posted 21 March , 2019 RE with a Lee Metford bayonet(?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromelles Posted 22 March , 2019 Share Posted 22 March , 2019 18 hours ago, Toby Brayley said: His Ditty box is depicted there :-) . Note how the kit is rolled and not folded as per the regulations. 1904. There needs to be more out the on the life of the Great War Tar! Ditty Box it is then, thanks for comparison with the regs Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromelles Posted 22 March , 2019 Share Posted 22 March , 2019 On 21/03/2019 at 17:48, Fromelles said: "Very Sincerely Yours Alf Williams Oct 27/1916." Thoughts on this one? Dan Anyone have any clue as to nationality? Initially I thought he was an Aussie, but with rank on both sleeves I don't believe he is. Not the typical khaki drill I'd expect for British army, so I'm really at a loss. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromelles Posted 22 March , 2019 Share Posted 22 March , 2019 56th Battalion (Calgary), CEF .... am I close? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromelles Posted 22 March , 2019 Share Posted 22 March , 2019 Shame about the damage Can anyone help with identity? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromelles Posted 22 March , 2019 Share Posted 22 March , 2019 I believe I remember seeing his very 'horse' posted earlier within this topic, buried too deep for me to now look for Again, I know no details Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorporalPunishment Posted 22 March , 2019 Share Posted 22 March , 2019 51 minutes ago, Fromelles said: Shame about the damage Can anyone help with identity? Dan Cheshire Volunteer Regiment. WW1. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 22 March , 2019 Share Posted 22 March , 2019 1 hour ago, Fromelles said: I believe I remember seeing his very 'horse' posted earlier within this topic, buried too deep for me to now look for Again, I know no details Dan Brilliant! A very famous horse! It was this pair. Same studio and backdrop too. Your chap is late 1890s early 1900s. The very Horse was still in use during the Great War. Regards Toby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromelles Posted 22 March , 2019 Share Posted 22 March , 2019 Certainly got their money's worth out of him, and the back-drop too, 20+ years worth 1 hour ago, CorporalPunishment said: Cheshire Volunteer Regiment. WW1. Pete. Thanks Pete, now I can take him out of the 'unknowns' Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot#1 Posted 22 March , 2019 Share Posted 22 March , 2019 Thought I would add another to the thread, this time a Naval one. Sailors of HMS Conquest with two female companions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 22 March , 2019 Share Posted 22 March , 2019 Oh, I like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromelles Posted 22 March , 2019 Share Posted 22 March , 2019 11 hours ago, Toby Brayley said: Brilliant! A very famous horse! It was this pair. Same studio and backdrop too. Your chap is late 1890s early 1900s. The very Horse was still in use during the Great War. Regards Toby Well done Toby, They certainly got their money's worth out of him, 20+ years of faithful service Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins2 Posted 22 March , 2019 Share Posted 22 March , 2019 11 hours ago, Fromelles said: 56th Battalion (Calgary), CEF .... am I close? Dan indeed you are 56th Btn was raised in Calgary regards Bob R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromelles Posted 22 March , 2019 Share Posted 22 March , 2019 Thanks Bob, nice to have it confirmed. Below is another of my mystery photos, and I'm not even sure if it's military, but there is a connection Written to 6607 L/Cpl William Falcon Lewis Colee, 20th Battalion, AIF two days before he embarked for Australia The mention of Harrods has me thinking department store, so maybe delivery drivers, I really don't have a clue Over to you ..... Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 22 March , 2019 Share Posted 22 March , 2019 2 hours ago, Fromelles said: Well done Toby, They certainly got their money's worth out of him, 20+ years of faithful service Dan not a single steaming bucketful of dung, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromelles Posted 23 March , 2019 Share Posted 23 March , 2019 Six members of the January 1917 Reinforcements (AMC Details) waiting on the pier just prior to embarking from Melbourne, Victoria per HMAT A70 'Ballarat' on 19 Feb 17 From their kit bags I've identified the first three soldiers (L - R) as - 17077 Pte Gilbert Michael Gaitskell - 5th Field Ambulance - RTA (Return to Australia) 21 Jan 19 17080 Gnr William Freeman Murrells - 13th Battery, 5th Field Artillery Brigade - WIA (GSW L.thigh, L.leg, L.hand - severe) 19 Apr 18 - RTA (Invalided) 15 Sep 18 17087 Pte James Percival Ball - 7th Field Ambulance - DoW (GSW both legs) 4 Jul 18 Note the wearing of the rolled greatcoats also the medical pouches on the front of their belts Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew-1918 Posted 23 March , 2019 Share Posted 23 March , 2019 On 19/03/2019 at 19:46, wainfleet said: The men at left and right are wearing cut-down Corblimey or Winter Service Dress caps. Can't be sure if the man seated left is wearing a soft cap or a stiff cap with the wire taken out. Mid-1916 seems the most likely date if the former, otherwise any time in the first half of 1916. Many thanks indeed for this extra detail. Sorry for the slow reply. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 23 March , 2019 Share Posted 23 March , 2019 2 ASC Sergeants. Couldn't help noticing the boots on the man on the right. Taken in probably 1917/18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 23 March , 2019 Share Posted 23 March , 2019 Wedding Party. 22/9/1917. 1. Left. Sgt. Leonard Gaze Mann. 22250 - 461 Batt. R.F.A. Admitted Brook War Hospital, Woolwich. 3/8/1917 - "Gasses (Shell)" - Later. Sgt. 591323. Labour Corps. Centre. The Groom - 2/Lt. Ernest Frank Dyer. R.F.A. Formerly 22249. R.F.A. Commissioned. 21/9/1917. Married. Ellen Maud Harding, Edmonton. 22/9/1917. 2. Centre. 2/Lt. Ernest Frank, and Mrs. Ellen Maud Dyer. + Family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromelles Posted 24 March , 2019 Share Posted 24 March , 2019 (edited) On 21/03/2019 at 19:23, Toby Brayley said: That is wonderful. Thank you. Interesting to see studs or similar on Naval Deck boots. Toby, (re #6443) I believe they are rubber grips, similar to these ... Dan (item and images are mine) Edited 24 March , 2019 by Fromelles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 24 March , 2019 Share Posted 24 March , 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, Fromelles said: Toby, (re #6443) I believe they are rubber grips, similar to these ... Dan (item and images are mine) Thanks for posting Fromelles; really interesting items. 1st London Scottish - D Coy Guard. Edited 24 March , 2019 by GWF1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 24 March , 2019 Share Posted 24 March , 2019 Motor Transport Drivers including; "Fred - 318 M.T. Coy. A.S.C." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 26 March , 2019 Share Posted 26 March , 2019 On 23/01/2019 at 17:16, mark holden said: 2/Lt Lloyd Edward Lewis 1/5th Bn Notts and Derby Regt KiA 24th September 1918 aged 20. Clear shot of the battalion patch. Never seen that patch on 5th Battalion before, thought they wore them on the back, looks like 17th Battn to me. JG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark holden Posted 26 March , 2019 Share Posted 26 March , 2019 Killed while serving with the 5th Bn may have served 17th prior to that. I'll try and confirm previous service when I see the Museum Curator on Thursday. https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/238392/lewis,-lloyd-edward/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 26 March , 2019 Share Posted 26 March , 2019 On 23/01/2019 at 17:16, mark holden said: 2/Lt Lloyd Edward Lewis 1/5th Bn Notts and Derby Regt KiA 24th September 1918 aged 20. Clear shot of the battalion patch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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