GWF1967 Posted 22 December , 2019 Share Posted 22 December , 2019 Mixed regiments. Can anyone pick out the name of the hospital Regie is recuperating at please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 22 December , 2019 Share Posted 22 December , 2019 Langenfeld? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 22 December , 2019 Share Posted 22 December , 2019 2 minutes ago, Jools mckenna said: Langenfeld? Thanks. That's what I could see; Austria or Germany? The general feel is UK, there's also hospital "Blue's" , Infantry R.E and R.A cap badges and RAMC uniforms on show. My next guess was Hungerford! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 22 December , 2019 Share Posted 22 December , 2019 (edited) I agree with Langenfeld Casualties from the Western Front during the First World War were often evacuated to base hospitals on the northern coast of France for more advanced and specialist care. These temporary base hospitals frequently had more than 1,000 beds and were typically staffed by older, more senior doctors than were present nearer the front line. The 13th Stationary Hospital opened in October 1914 on the Boulogne docks and became the main specialist unit for the treatment of eye, face and jaw injuries. In May 1917 it was renamed the 83rd (Dublin) Hospital when the staff was augmented by volunteer staff from Irish hospitals. The hospital subsequently housed an innovative ‘physical medicine’ or rehabilitation unit. The hospital remained open for the duration of the War, moving to Langenfeld in the Ruhr following the Armistice. Charlie, although scene looks too typically British the 13th Stationary/83rd General unit was staffed by a combination of regular army nurses, members of the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS), and supported by members of the Voluntary Aid Detachments (VAD), who were typically untrained nursing staff who worked as auxiliaries and provided other support services such as catering Further history here Edited 22 December , 2019 by charlie962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 22 December , 2019 Share Posted 22 December , 2019 (edited) It seems to be reminiscent of a Summer Fete. On the right the edge of a Marquee with its guide ropes can be seen and on the left a table with white table cloth bears large teapots alongside uniformed, women canteen workers of the Volunteer Service Legion (VSL). As well as uniform ribbons on their straw hats, the VSL women have a coloured edging to the collars of their jackets. The cheerfulness of the men would fit with a post Armistice setting at Langenfeld Hospital. It’s interesting, too, to see two men still confined to their stretchers in the centre. Edited 13 January , 2020 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 23 December , 2019 Share Posted 23 December , 2019 3 hours ago, Jools mckenna said: Langenfeld? 2 hours ago, charlie962 said: I agree with Langenfeld Casualties from the Western Front during the First World War were often evacuated to base hospitals on the northern coast of France for more advanced and specialist care. These temporary base hospitals frequently had more than 1,000 beds and were typically staffed by older, more senior doctors than were present nearer the front line. The 13th Stationary Hospital opened in October 1914 on the Boulogne docks and became the main specialist unit for the treatment of eye, face and jaw injuries. In May 1917 it was renamed the 83rd (Dublin) Hospital when the staff was augmented by volunteer staff from Irish hospitals. The hospital subsequently housed an innovative ‘physical medicine’ or rehabilitation unit. The hospital remained open for the duration of the War, moving to Langenfeld in the Ruhr following the Armistice. Charlie, although scene looks too typically British the 13th Stationary/83rd General unit was staffed by a combination of regular army nurses, members of the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS), and supported by members of the Voluntary Aid Detachments (VAD), who were typically untrained nursing staff who worked as auxiliaries and provided other support services such as catering Further history here 2 hours ago, FROGSMILE said: It seems to be reminiscent of a Summer Fete. On the right the edge of a Marquee with its guide ropes can be seen and on the left a table with white table cloth bears large teapots alongside uniformed canteen workers of the Women’s Legion, or similar. As well as uniform ribbons on their straw hats, they have a coloured edging to the collars of their jackets. The cheerfulness of the men would fit with a post Armistice setting at Langenfeld Hospital. It’s interesting, too, to see two men still confined to their stretchers in the centre. Thanks to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 23 December , 2019 Share Posted 23 December , 2019 We called them guy ropes. Were we wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffnut453 Posted 23 December , 2019 Share Posted 23 December , 2019 17 minutes ago, Muerrisch said: We called them guy ropes. Were we wrong? It depends whether they're boy ropes or girl ropes. I'll get my coat.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 23 December , 2019 Share Posted 23 December , 2019 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Muerrisch said: We called them guy ropes. Were we wrong? No it’s my mistake. It was my unconscious malapropism. Guy ropes it is. Edited 23 December , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 23 December , 2019 Share Posted 23 December , 2019 Having tripped over a few in the dark in my youth, they were BLOODY guy ropes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 23 December , 2019 Share Posted 23 December , 2019 11 minutes ago, Muerrisch said: Having tripped over a few in the dark in my youth, they were BLOODY guy ropes! Having worked with them for 30yrs, the only thing more embarrassing than tripping over a guy rope is tripping over a guy rope you have tied or a peg you hammered in. They are usually then found to be inconveniently, and uncomfortably spaced. After 30yrs+ people still expect me to smile when they point out I'm named after the rope I'm holding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 28 December , 2019 Share Posted 28 December , 2019 (edited) Picked this up recently, a very good photo of the "Leicester's" in France. It has a nice array of headgear which includes what looks like a couple of the original 1905 caps, 3 Gor blimeys, a brodie and of course lots of the soft trench caps. The highest ranking man seems to be a Sgt with 2 wound strips and a marksman's badge. And 2 snipers(2 L/Cpls) with their scoped Lee- Enfields can be seen also. Edited 28 December , 2019 by Jools mckenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munce Posted 28 December , 2019 Share Posted 28 December , 2019 Jools - great photo, but the cap badge looks more like the Queen's (Royal West Surrey)'s lamb and flag to me than the Leicesters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Div Mule Posted 28 December , 2019 Share Posted 28 December , 2019 Queen's ( Royal West Surreys). Mixture of leather and web equipment as well. 58 DM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 28 December , 2019 Share Posted 28 December , 2019 1 hour ago, munce said: Jools - great photo, but the cap badge looks more like the Queen's (Royal West Surrey)'s lamb and flag to me than the Leicesters. 37 minutes ago, 58 Div Mule said: Queen's ( Royal West Surreys). Mixture of leather and web equipment as well. 58 DM. Yes, definitely Queen's (Royal west Surrey) after giving a closer look. I do have an excuse as the message on the back says what I interpreted as "Leicesters" but it's badly smudged and its probably saying something else. Also there are a couple simplified SD tunics in the photo as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 28 December , 2019 Share Posted 28 December , 2019 (edited) A super photo, Jools, thank you for posting it. It looks typical of a blooded, New Army Service battalion to me, the men at far left of the front, second and third rows seem quite mature in years. The first mentioned looks also to be a sergeant. With the London address it also seems possible that they might be 22nd, or 24th London Regiment (TF), who also wore the Queen's badge. By way of comparison I enclose a photograph of 1/22nd Battalion London Regiment (The Queen's), courtesy of: ” The Great War Archive, University of Oxford / Primary Contributor via First World War Poetry Digital Archive." By mid-1917 shoulder titles rarely showed a T and number due to the Military Service Act and conscription. Notice the mixture of leather and web equipment. It is dated late 1916. Edited 28 December , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Atkins Posted 28 December , 2019 Share Posted 28 December , 2019 I think that writing on the back of the card might actually say The "Queens", and possibly even snipers? I might be being influenced by the discussion re cap badge and the telescopic sights, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Div Mule Posted 28 December , 2019 Share Posted 28 December , 2019 Jools, Thanks for posting. A wonderful (dated) photo. 58 DM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 28 December , 2019 Share Posted 28 December , 2019 4 hours ago, Pat Atkins said: I think that writing on the back of the card might actually say The "Queens", and possibly even snipers? I might be being influenced by the discussion re cap badge and the telescopic sights, though! I think you’ve cracked it Pat. Although it seems an odd way to render a capital ‘Q’, the rest of the lettering reads naturally as you have described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 28 December , 2019 Share Posted 28 December , 2019 Yep, Pat's got it. "The 'Queens' snipers, France 26.2.17" I might make a separate topic to see if Mr J Blons has any relations that were in the "Queen's". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 28 December , 2019 Share Posted 28 December , 2019 1 minute ago, Jools mckenna said: Mr J Blons has any relations that were in the "Queen's" Jools that is John James Blows (1918 electoral Roll 55 Peerless Bldg) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 28 December , 2019 Share Posted 28 December , 2019 Just now, charlie962 said: Jools that is John James Blows (1918 electoral Roll 55 Peerless Bldg) That "W"! Thanks Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 4 January , 2020 Share Posted 4 January , 2020 A/Cpl. James Spindelow DM2/206464. A.S.C. B. 1894. Westminster. C.1911.1 Southbrook Road. Lee. Kent. Postcard sent to his daughter Elsie (B. 1912) D. 9th Jan. 1941. Rupert Street, Shaftsbury Ave. London W1. Civilian Firewatcher. Aged 56. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 4 January , 2020 Share Posted 4 January , 2020 Pte. Bertie Albert Bennett. B. Mellis Suffolk. 1880. M. 1910. Enlisted. 15/1/15. Pte. 17807. 3rd Garrison Battalion. Suffolk Regiment. - 29/1/16 Transferred. Pte. 25582. 2nd. Garr. Batt. Essex Reg. - 16/3/17. Trans. 6th Infantry Labour Coy. Northamptonshire Reg. - France. 24/3/17. - Trans. 17/5/17. 144 Coy. Labour Corps . - 15/8/17 720 Coy. Lab.Corps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 4 January , 2020 Share Posted 4 January , 2020 (edited) Bertie is wearing the Essex Regiment and hospital blue in the photo. I wonder if he was sick, or wounded in hospital. Garrison battalions had much lower attrition rates so I’m curious as to how he came to be a convalescent. Edited 4 January , 2020 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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