GWF1967 Posted 1 May , 2020 Share Posted 1 May , 2020 11 minutes ago, FROGSMILE said: Such a young looking lad, like so many he died before he’d really lived. Quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucycutler Posted 2 May , 2020 Share Posted 2 May , 2020 8 hours ago, FROGSMILE said: Such a young looking lad, like so many he died before he’d really lived. My Goodness, they're getting younger all the time! Or is it just me who's getting older! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 2 May , 2020 Share Posted 2 May , 2020 9 minutes ago, lucycutler said: My Goodness, they're getting younger all the time! Or is it just me who's getting older! I think we must all feel like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrisc8 Posted 2 May , 2020 Share Posted 2 May , 2020 ww1 RGA photo holt tractor with guns and ww1 RGA photo LT. W P Cook from my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffnut453 Posted 2 May , 2020 Share Posted 2 May , 2020 7 minutes ago, morrisc8 said: ww1 RGA photo holt tractor with guns and ww1 RGA photo LT. W P Cook from my collection. Those are some excellent RGA pics. Any idea of the unit? Given the clean and uniform appearance of men, I'm guessing the photo was taken in the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrisc8 Posted 2 May , 2020 Share Posted 2 May , 2020 The drivers were ASC under Lt A. R. Blockley, images show a mix of ASC and RGA. There was a 2Lt W. P Cook was in the 484 SB RGA 90 Bde guns are 6in . Photos taken in 1919 jan /feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 Pretty self explanatory this one, Rifle Brigade, Colchester 1913. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 (edited) Some unsent Postcards taken in India. They show an interesting and as yet undocumented (to me anyway!) SIX Button "Frock, Serge, Foreign Pattern". Note the 5 and 6 button front, pointed (rather than trefoil associated with FS Garment) and solid coloured shoulder straps. Perhaps a "locally made" variation. MkIII SMLEs so post 1907. Below, In use with the Dorset Regiment. Edited 3 May , 2020 by Toby Brayley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoon Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 23 minutes ago, Toby Brayley said: Some unsent Postcards taken in India. They show an interesting and as yet undocumented (to me anyway!) SIX Button "Frock, Serge, Foreign Pattern". Note the 5 and 6 button front, pointed (rather than trefoil associated with FS Garment) and solid coloured shoulder straps. Perhaps a "locally made" variation. MkIII SMLEs so post 1907. Super postcards Toby, are the collar badges a rose on the first one? East Lancs maybe? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoon Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 On a second look, East Surrey's? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoon Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 Or even Devon's, I think it's a star now rather than a rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 (edited) East Surrey’s I suspect as the Devon’s we’re back in green facings by the apparent time of the photo. 2nd Battalion East Surrey Regiment India: 1903Lucknow 1906Mhow 1911Burma: Theyetmyo 1912Schwebo 1914India: Chaubathia Interesting to see the 6-button frock. I’ve noticed it in India based photos before, but usually on bandsmen. Unfortunately the photos were all posted on the defunct Victorian Wars Forum and so are now lost. Notice how the sergeant has white piping around the front edge but also along the bottom edge. This was a fairly constant practice on all the frocks worn in India as substitute full dress and contrasts starkly with the rough cut (unseamed) bottoms of home service tunics. Edited 3 May , 2020 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 (edited) Thank you gents, yes East Surrey seems a good shout. this is the best I could magnify it! 32 minutes ago, FROGSMILE said: Notice how the sergeant has white piping around the front edge but also along the bottom edge. This was a fairly constant practice on all the frocks worn in India as substitute full dress and contrasts starkly with the rough cut (unseamed) bottoms of home service tunics. Yes, and perfect timing, It is the reason I dug the photo out, as I have just added this example to my collection, a late Edwardian, "Frock, Sergeants, Serge, Foreign Service", a rare beast indeed. Serge as the name suggests but fully lined, including the sleeves, and with the loop for a shoulder protector. It is awaiting my photographic studio treatment and I will post some better shots. Edited 3 May , 2020 by Toby Brayley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 (edited) On 03/05/2020 at 11:36, Toby Brayley said: Thank you gents, yes East Surrey seems a good shout. this is the best I could magnify it! Yes, and perfect timing, It is the reason I dug the photo out, as I have just added this example to my collection, a late Edwardian, "Frock, Sergeants, Serge, Foreign Service", a rare beast indeed. Serge as the name suggests but fully lined, including the sleeves, and with the loop for a shoulder protector. It is awaiting my photographic studio treatment and I will post some better shots. That’s superb Toby, what a great find. I know that frocks like that were often lined for the repatriation of battalions from India in order to protect from the inclement weather that they were likely to encounter during the return voyage. I wonder if that’s what occurred with your example. An even rarer type is that laced the same but with gold Russia braid on collar and cuffs for first class battalion staff. Unfortunately it’s not a good quality photo but it serves to illustrate. It’s provenance is I think 2nd RWF in India the decade pre-WW1. Edited 4 May , 2020 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucycutler Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 Here's a few more photo/postcards, that came from friends who asked me to find out a bit more about their relatives for them. 13269 Pte Gilbert Reginald Ford, 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars. Two pictures of his Brother 13366 L/Cpl Alfred Lawrence Ford, also 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars. Died in captivity 7/5/1918 and buried in Crossen PoW Cemetery, Berlin. Exact site of grave now lost. One of my favourites, 10027 Pte Samuel Goodchild, 4th South African Infantry. KIA 9/4/1917 at the Battle of Arras and buried in Roclincourt Highland Cemetery. Commemorated on the Delville Wood South African memorial. 243036 Arthur Chesher, RNAS. Group of RNAS men with Arthur Chesher believed to be among them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucycutler Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 A few more of friend's relatives. Two pictures of 2781 Pte Alexander McNidder,17th Highland Light Infantry. KIA 1/7/1916 at the Leipzig Salient on the Somme and buried in the nearby Lonsdale Cemetery. R/16482 Sgt Tom Rasberry, 10th King's Royal Rifle Corps with friends, pictured late 1918 I think . Tom is in the front row on the left as viewed. And his Brother, Cpl Harry Rasberry, Army Service Corps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 (edited) A typical survivors photo of Sgt Tom Rasberry, a mix of units, overseas service stripes, good conduct badges and at least one wound stripe. The seated man far right gives a good view of the one-piece Lancashire Fusiliers shoulder title. Edited 4 May , 2020 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 Is that the ribbon of the MM that is being worn by Serg't Rasberry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucycutler Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 2 hours ago, RNCVR said: Is that the ribbon of the MM that is being worn by Serg't Rasberry? Tom was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal which was gazetted on 18th january 1918. They have him down as being in the 12th Battalion KRRC, whereas the other info gives the 10th for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 Thanks Lucy, have enjoyed viewing the photos you have shown! Best....Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucycutler Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 2 hours ago, RNCVR said: Thanks Lucy, have enjoyed viewing the photos you have shown! Best....Bryan Absolute pleasure Bryan! I've just about finished the family and friends ones. However I do have dozens of others, mostly unknowns, which I have collected from junk shops, antique fairs and car boot sales which I'll start to post shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 (edited) I too have a very large lot of those as well - nice RPPC's but un ID'd. I will get to them..... Best....Bryan Edited 4 May , 2020 by RNCVR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisonmallen62 Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 On 03/05/2020 at 12:32, lucycutler said: Here's a few more photo/postcards, that came from friends who asked me to find out a bit more about their relatives for them. 13269 Pte Gilbert Reginald Ford, 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars. Two pictures of his Brother 13366 L/Cpl Alfred Lawrence Ford, also 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars. Died in captivity 7/5/1918 and buried in Crossen PoW Cemetery, Berlin. Exact site of grave now lost. One of my favourites, 10027 Pte Samuel Goodchild, 4th South African Infantry. KIA 9/4/1917 at the Battle of Arras and buried in Roclincourt Highland Cemetery. Commemorated on the Delville Wood South African memorial. 243036 Arthur Chesher, RNAS. Group of RNAS men with Arthur Chesher believed to be among them. Arthur I think is sitting in second row with his hands resting in front pipe man’s shoulders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucycutler Posted 5 May , 2020 Share Posted 5 May , 2020 11 hours ago, Alisonmallen62 said: Arthur I think is sitting in second row with his hands resting in front pipe man’s shoulders? Well spotted, I think you've got him. He's the Grandfather of an Australian cousin who sent us the pictures without saying which one was Arthur. We did ask her, but she hasn't come back yet to tell us. I think you've beaten her to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucycutler Posted 5 May , 2020 Share Posted 5 May , 2020 Getting near to the last cards in the family album now. Here's some of my Grandfather's shipmates and Navy friends. J31683 Sidney David Nobes (HMS Thunderer and Jutland vet) A nice Souvenir postcard from J34683 Edward Frank Baker and J33419 James Charles Cowling Jolley. Frank Bennett (and Wife) HMS Bellerophon Unknown seaman with HMS Vivid cap tally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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