FROGSMILE Posted 16 July , 2019 Share Posted 16 July , 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, MikeyH said: See my edited OP for photographer detail. Mike. Thanks Mike, I think the French photographer is quite well known. As Leeds is not that far from Manchester, and the lad in the 2nd photo is definitely TF given his Imperial Service Tablet, then I think there’s a good chance that he’s from the Leeds Rifles. If the two photos are connected then the first man (sergeant) could be Leeds Rifles too, as there were non-black badges also. Edited 16 July , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyH Posted 16 July , 2019 Share Posted 16 July , 2019 FROGSMILE Thanks once more Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyH Posted 16 July , 2019 Share Posted 16 July , 2019 (edited) Photo one in my original post #6805, was clearly taken in the stables of Louise and Antoinette Thullier in Vignacourt, Picardy. The backdrop, chair and beaten earth floor are visible in some of the many surviving glass negatives. This was the subject of a fairly recent book 'The Lost Tommies'. The reason that the card shows a Paris companies imprint, is I think that R.Guillemiaot supplied the blank postcard stock used by the Thullier's. Mike. Edited 16 July , 2019 by MikeyH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorporalPunishment Posted 16 July , 2019 Share Posted 16 July , 2019 3 hours ago, Dave1418 said: Hi I’m seeing at three stripes and not two in the first image. He does have the loom of just finishing a hard day Yes, you're quite right, he is indeed a sergeant. I blame the Famous Grouse, the drink that is, not the wife!!. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 16 July , 2019 Share Posted 16 July , 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, MikeyH said: Photo one in my original post #6805, was clearly taken in the stables of Louise and Antoinette Thullier in Vignacourt, Picardy. The backdrop, chair and beaten earth floor are visible in some of the many surviving glass negatives. This was the subject of a fairly recent book 'The Lost Tommies'. The reason that the card shows a Paris companies imprint, is I think that R.Guillemiaot supplied the blank postcard stock used by the Thullier's. Mike. Thanks for the further info regarding Paris, Mike. I was a bit puzzled because from the outset I recognised the backdrop and location from the Lost Tommies, which is why I mentioned it in reply to comments about the man’s scruffiness in comparison with the staff sergeant. Edited 16 July , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 18 July , 2019 Share Posted 18 July , 2019 (edited) Driver Ernest Albert Mitchell. Died of disease October 1918 in Italy. Edited 18 July , 2019 by Jools mckenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 19 July , 2019 Share Posted 19 July , 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 20 July , 2019 Share Posted 20 July , 2019 Could anyone tell me when this pattern of Arm eagle was adopted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 20 July , 2019 Share Posted 20 July , 2019 1 hour ago, Jools mckenna said: Could anyone tell me when this pattern of Arm eagle was adopted. The eagles seem to have replaced the old shoulder titles in 1919 under AMWO783/19, the same order that introduced the new RAF cap badge still worn today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 20 July , 2019 Share Posted 20 July , 2019 5 minutes ago, FROGSMILE said: The eagles seem to have replaced the old shoulder titles in 1919 under AMWO783/19, the same order that introduced the new RAF cap badge still worn today. Thanks again FS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 20 July , 2019 Share Posted 20 July , 2019 (edited) A young boy soldier of the London Scottish Regiment(14th London Regiment). Edited 20 July , 2019 by Jools mckenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 25 July , 2019 Share Posted 25 July , 2019 (edited) 12th Signals Company, Royal Engineers, Aldershot, 1915. At first I thought it was post war, because of the amount of vehicles and especially the rather "modern" looking car at the rear! It is postmarked 1915 and there are a number of economy Service Dress Jackets in there. Some super details here in terms of equipment, vehicles and horse dawn transport, including the signals carts. I could spend hours looking at it..enjoy. Edited 25 July , 2019 by Toby Brayley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyH Posted 25 July , 2019 Share Posted 25 July , 2019 Toby, Think that the car is a Singer 'Ten', first built in 1912. Superb photo by the way. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 25 July , 2019 Share Posted 25 July , 2019 3 minutes ago, MikeyH said: Toby, Think that the car is a Singer 'Ten', first built in 1912. Superb photo by the way. Mike. Mike thank you kindly , I will add it to the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley John Lindsay Posted 25 July , 2019 Share Posted 25 July , 2019 Dear Toby, The officer mounted on his splendid horse with full equipment could perhaps be identified? Kindest regards, Kim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 25 July , 2019 Share Posted 25 July , 2019 Hello Kim, I suspect so..... a Captain in the 12th Signals Company in 1915. I will see what I can find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Atkins Posted 25 July , 2019 Share Posted 25 July , 2019 What a great photo - thanks for posting. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 25 July , 2019 Share Posted 25 July , 2019 two other officers also present in the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 25 July , 2019 Share Posted 25 July , 2019 Fabulous! It must have taken a long time to assemble the men and animals, no doubt drawing on the annual mobilisation exercises carried out by all units. I see that many men wear the brassard on both arms. Also I think two ASC drivers for the heavier wagons or perhaps MT, standing left, no brassards, but appeart o be rather senior for the job? My version on screen does not allow good enough resolution to see if any men have campaign ribbons, or musketry or other badges. The motor cyclists all appear to be corporal or above, as we would expect. Close your eyes and here the clink of equipment, stamping and snorting of horses. And sniff. I agree, I could look at this all day! Picture of the year Toby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 25 July , 2019 Share Posted 25 July , 2019 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Muerrisch said: I agree, I could look at this all day! Picture of the year Toby. Thank you, glad its finally able to see the light of day after 100 odd years in a box! There are a few crossed flags in the image. These two SNCOs are the only ones who are wearing campaign medals, a KSA and QSA. One is a Sgt Instructor of Musketry with crossed rifles above his chevrons and flaming grenade. *edit* The chap with the ribbons has a large crown over his chevrons. Regards Toby Edited 25 July , 2019 by Toby Brayley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 25 July , 2019 Share Posted 25 July , 2019 Thank you very much. Assuming this is a Divisional Signal Company at War Establishment, New Armies, it should comprise ....... IMG_20190725_0001.pdf and IMG_20190725_0002.pdf and IMG_20190725_0003.pdf I have the 1914 WE if needed, not very different. Now all we need is a magnifying glass and a spread sheet and a week off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 25 July , 2019 Share Posted 25 July , 2019 Lt. Lincolnshire Regiment. The postcard came with the M.C. ribbon attached with the thread shown, which also formed a hanging loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley John Lindsay Posted 25 July , 2019 Share Posted 25 July , 2019 Dear Toby, There are a further two Officers to be seen mounted on horses on the far right. Kindest regards, Kim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 26 July , 2019 Share Posted 26 July , 2019 Suffolk regiment with a Lyre badge, 2 good conduct stripes, Signalers trade badge and a wound strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot#1 Posted 26 July , 2019 Share Posted 26 July , 2019 36 minutes ago, Jools mckenna said: Suffolk regiment with a Lyre badge, 2 good conduct stripes, Signalers trade badge and a wound strip. A nice clear image thanks for sharing, but it's Essex Regiment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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