Muerrisch Posted 11 November , 2019 Share Posted 11 November , 2019 I never like "Final departure lounge" at an airport. The implication is less than cheering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 12 November , 2019 Share Posted 12 November , 2019 On 11/11/2019 at 20:19, Muerrisch said: I never like "Final departure lounge" at an airport. The implication is less than cheering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 12 November , 2019 Share Posted 12 November , 2019 "Tommy Conner, Grandfather's friend" Pte. Thomas Conner 71105. 3rd Lancashire Fusiliers. Previosly. Pte. 12057. 6th East Lancs. Regt . - Pte. 163966.M.G.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 12 November , 2019 Share Posted 12 November , 2019 Alfred John Parkin. B. 1897. Manchester. Enlisted. Pte. 31052. 26th (Reserve) Batt. Manchester Regt. Transferred. Pte/ / Drummer. 332751. 1/9th King's Liverpool Regt. - Later 4th Batt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardenerbill Posted 12 November , 2019 Share Posted 12 November , 2019 What's the strap and buckle above the second button from the top on his jacket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 12 November , 2019 Share Posted 12 November , 2019 another drummer with, apparently, a drum badge on each sleeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 12 November , 2019 Share Posted 12 November , 2019 31 minutes ago, Gardenerbill said: What's the strap and buckle above the second button from the top on his jacket? I'd guess at a pocket watch fob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 12 November , 2019 Share Posted 12 November , 2019 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Muerrisch said: another drummer with, apparently, a drum badge on each sleeve. Yes, it was really common as we discussed before, even though it was without sanction. I believe it was because of ‘drummer’ being viewed as a promotion and so worn on both arms in the same way that a rank/appointment stripe was. Edited 12 November , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 13 November , 2019 Share Posted 13 November , 2019 10 hours ago, FROGSMILE said: Yes, it was really common as we discussed before, even though it was without sanction. I believe it was because of ‘drummer’ being viewed as a promotion and so worn on both arms in the same way that a rank/appointment stripe was. And an extra penny a day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 14 November , 2019 Share Posted 14 November , 2019 (edited) Sgt. Harry Gooding. 202426. 2/4th Devon T.F. - Later Sgt. 55779. Somerset L.I. Edited 14 November , 2019 by GWF1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 15 November , 2019 Share Posted 15 November , 2019 Cpl / CQMS John Gladstone Wardell. 1st Garrison Battalion Cheshire Regiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley John Lindsay Posted 15 November , 2019 Share Posted 15 November , 2019 Dear All, 1915: Lieut. W. F. Lindsay, 53rd Bn., AIF - training in Australia (note Militia cap Badge). Later (1918) Capt., Coy Cdr., wounded Peronne (MC). Kindest regards, Kim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardenerbill Posted 15 November , 2019 Share Posted 15 November , 2019 12 hours ago, GWF1967 said: Sgt. Harry Gooding ...has something attached to his left hand pocket button, watch chain I presume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 15 November , 2019 Share Posted 15 November , 2019 12 hours ago, GWF1967 said: Cpl / CQMS John Gladstone Wardell. 1st Garrison Battalion Cheshire Regiment. He's wearing an earlier prototype of SD I think, modelled on KD, but made from drab serge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 15 November , 2019 Share Posted 15 November , 2019 1 hour ago, Gardenerbill said: ...has something attached to his left hand pocket button, watch chain I presume. I think so too. 45 minutes ago, FROGSMILE said: He's wearing an earlier prototype of SD I think, modelled on KD, but made from drab serge. Many thanks for your observations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 17 November , 2019 Share Posted 17 November , 2019 Driver George Henry Mellor. 80067. R.E. France. 19/12/1915. - 19/6/19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark holden Posted 19 November , 2019 Share Posted 19 November , 2019 16th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins2 Posted 19 November , 2019 Share Posted 19 November , 2019 wondering why the gent standing has NF Flaming bomb patch and the one sitting does not?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 19 November , 2019 Share Posted 19 November , 2019 2 minutes ago, robins2 said: wondering why the gent standing has NF Flaming bomb patch and the one sitting does not?? The standing gent is an old sweat compared to the seated lad. Seated lad has no flaming grenade on his shoulder title either; I read somewhere that shoulder titles were purchased rather than issued. . Standing gent also has his lanyard on the right (wrong) side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 19 November , 2019 Share Posted 19 November , 2019 (edited) What a super photo! I would say that the two are brothers going by the facial likeness. I’ve see Guards with both cloth and metal titles worn simultaneously before, but this is the first time I’ve seen a fusilier unit do so. Shoulder titles were always issued at public expense, although the effectiveness of the supply chain and quartermaster’s department determined when and where they were available. Commercial suppliers of insignia certainly made money from soldiers during WW1, especially for skill at arms, wound, and trade badges, all in gilding metal. It’s true that shoulder titles were also available, but their ready availability as an issue would have made purchase the preserve of those willing to spend beer money just to obtain spare sets of insignia. Edited 19 November , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepoy Posted 20 November , 2019 Share Posted 20 November , 2019 (edited) A few postcards from my collection showing some interesting badges. 1/7th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment 1/9th (Cyclist) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment Royal Guernsey Light Infantry 16th (Service) Battalion, Welsh Regiment (Cardiff City) Sepoy Edited 21 November , 2019 by Sepoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 20 November , 2019 Share Posted 20 November , 2019 superb, thank you sepoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aneurin Posted 21 November , 2019 Share Posted 21 November , 2019 Lovely images, Sepoy. 16th Welsh were the Cardiff City Battalion, hence the collar badge with the city arms. 11th Welsh were the Cardiff Pals. Gwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepoy Posted 21 November , 2019 Share Posted 21 November , 2019 1 hour ago, Aneurin said: Lovely images, Sepoy. 16th Welsh were the Cardiff City Battalion, hence the collar badge with the city arms. 11th Welsh were the Cardiff Pals. Gwyn Thanks for the correction Gwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aneurin Posted 21 November , 2019 Share Posted 21 November , 2019 Sepoy, I don't suppose you happen to know the name of the City Battalion man do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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