Tomb1302 Posted 25 November , 2023 Share Posted 25 November , 2023 Portrait of musician Edmond PAULET (cl. 1918 mle. 1295) during his time with the 79th Infantry Regiment, c.1918 - 1920. Note as well the lovely drawing with PAULET's signature of flowers and an envelope that reads "victory". https://www.ww1throughfrencheyes.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomb1302 Posted 25 November , 2023 Share Posted 25 November , 2023 My British friends, I'm continuing my pursuit and archiving of French photographs from the war, but have recently acquired this one I thought the group might find interesting. This is a photo of soldiers of the French 19th Field Artillery Regiment annotated "à bord du Caledonian navire Anglais" (Aboard the Caledonian English ship). I've found, attached, an SS Caledonia 1904-1905 transport ship. Could anyone offer me the British side of the story? These men are on their way to the Orient front, for further context. The insight is appreciated in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 25 November , 2023 Share Posted 25 November , 2023 (edited) On 25/11/2023 at 20:31, Tomb1302 said: My British friends, I'm continuing my pursuit and archiving of French photographs from the war, but have recently acquired this one I thought the group might find interesting. This is a photo of soldiers of the French 19th Field Artillery Regiment annotated "à bord du Caledonian navire Anglais" (Aboard the Caledonian English ship). I've found, attached, an SS Caledonia 1904-1905 transport ship. Could anyone offer me the British side of the story? These men are on their way to the Orient front, for further context. The insight is appreciated in advance. The S.S. Caledonia, Anchor Line was built by Hendersen & Co., Glasgow in 1904. During WW1 becoming a troopship. She was later torpedoed. It seems that there were two British passenger liners named CALEDONIA afloat in 1916: CALEDONIA, O.N.102390, P. & O. Steam Navigation Co., London (ship registered at Greenock), 7,572 gross tons, built 1894. Coal ship, mined and lost Dec 1916. CALEDONIA, O.N.121218, Anchor Line, Glasgow, 9,223 gross tons, built 1904. Torpedoed Dec 1916, but recovered and repaired becoming troopship subsequently. See: 1. http://navalwarfare.blogspot.com/2013/06/ss-caledonia.html?m=1 2. Edited 27 November , 2023 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poona guard Posted 26 November , 2023 Share Posted 26 November , 2023 As the 1904 build was sunk in late 1916 it must be the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomb1302 Posted 26 November , 2023 Share Posted 26 November , 2023 @FROGSMILE This is simply fantastic, thank you for these valuable contributions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 3 December , 2023 Share Posted 3 December , 2023 Royal Engineer with French? troops, and wine. Perhaps @Tomb1302 can help to identify them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 3 December , 2023 Share Posted 3 December , 2023 "Yours, Ernie. Jeddah! Dec.1918". Ernest Sidney Foster. 142396. "Skilled Wireless Operator", Wireless Coy. Egypt. Royal Engineers. (Signals). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 3 December , 2023 Share Posted 3 December , 2023 34 minutes ago, GWF1967 said: with French? troops, 13th BCA perhaps? https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/13e_bataillon_de_chasseurs_alpins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 3 December , 2023 Share Posted 3 December , 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, charlie962 said: 13th BCA perhaps? https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/13e_bataillon_de_chasseurs_alpins Yes agreed. The French horn (curled bugle) was the badge of Chasseurs. The large, basque type beret the headdress of French alpine troops, and the 13 on the collar indicates the 13th Regiment. Edited 3 December , 2023 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 3 December , 2023 Share Posted 3 December , 2023 15 hours ago, charlie962 said: 13th BCA perhaps? https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/13e_bataillon_de_chasseurs_alpins 7 hours ago, FROGSMILE said: Yes agreed. The French horn (curled bugle) was the badge of Chasseurs. The large, basque type beret the headdress of French alpine troops, and the 13 on the collar indicates the 13th Regiment. Many thanks indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 3 December , 2023 Share Posted 3 December , 2023 16 hours ago, GWF1967 said: Royal Engineer with French? troops, and wine. Perhaps @Tomb1302 can help to identify them? @GWF1967 Very nice photo! Are these French soldiers wearing what was known in Victorian times as CHOLERA BELTS? The large white band around their waists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 3 December , 2023 Share Posted 3 December , 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, RNCVR said: @GWF1967 Very nice photo! Are these French soldiers wearing what was known in Victorian times as CHOLERA BELTS? The large white band around their waists? I think they are military cummerbunds (aka kamarbands) Bryan, made popular through service in French colonies. They originated in Persia. Edited 3 December , 2023 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 3 December , 2023 Share Posted 3 December , 2023 OK, I did not know that, great to learn something I did not know as I know very litte about the French colonial period operations. I dont think I have ever seen a photo of a Victorian era soldier/sailor wearing a Cholera belt in the past but have read about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 3 December , 2023 Share Posted 3 December , 2023 (edited) 52 minutes ago, RNCVR said: OK, I did not know that, great to learn something I did not know as I know very litte about the French colonial period operations. I dont think I have ever seen a photo of a Victorian era soldier/sailor wearing a Cholera belt in the past but have read about them. Yes they were usually made of wool and were literally a belt as opposed to a wrapping going several times around the waist and overlapping in the way a true cummerbund traditionally does. In their original form in Persia and associated satellites the cummerbunds were often used to stuff a dagger and / or pistol into. Edited 3 December , 2023 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 3 December , 2023 Share Posted 3 December , 2023 1 hour ago, FROGSMILE said: think they are military cummerbunds Called the taillole: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 3 December , 2023 Share Posted 3 December , 2023 1 minute ago, charlie962 said: Called the taillole: Thank you Charlie, I did wonder what it might be called in French. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 3 December , 2023 Share Posted 3 December , 2023 37 minutes ago, charlie962 said: Called the taillole: Many thanks Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 4 December , 2023 Share Posted 4 December , 2023 "A Co. D.L.I. Hut 4, Hipswell Camp, Catterick, Nr Richmond, Yorks" - 23/7/1916. Pte. Samuel Henry Gilmore. 5037 - 277324. Pioneer - 1/5th Durham Light Infantry. Killed in Action, 27th October 1917. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardenerbill Posted 5 December , 2023 Share Posted 5 December , 2023 Looks like he's wearing a simplified SD jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 5 December , 2023 Share Posted 5 December , 2023 (edited) On 04/12/2023 at 22:08, GWF1967 said: "A Co. D.L.I. Hut 4, Hipswell Camp, Catterick, Nr Richmond, Yorks" - 23/7/1916. Pte. Samuel Henry Gilmore. 5037 - 277324. Pioneer - 1/5th Durham Light Infantry. Killed in Action, 27th October 1917. A really evocative photo and to my eyes, at least, heavily laden with a sense of foreboding in his expression and seemingly self conscious stance. Thank you for posting it. Edited 5 December , 2023 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 6 December , 2023 Share Posted 6 December , 2023 (edited) Tom it would be much better if you reposted each post card individually just like most others before. That way each image can be analysed and commented upon easily. Ironically the first picture of a blue uniformed individual on his own answers perfectly your earlier query, regarding the group photo supposedly at a heritage spot in Northern Ireland, because the close up features on his uniform show he is from the Royal Navy. I recommend that you delete your post and repost each card separately. Edited 6 December , 2023 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWW1 Posted 6 December , 2023 Share Posted 6 December , 2023 37 minutes ago, FROGSMILE said: Tom it would be much better if you reposted each post card individually just like most others before. That way each image can be analysed and commented upon easily. Ironically the first picture of a blue uniformed individual on his own answers perfectly your earlier query, regarding the group photo supposedly at a heritage spot in Northern Ireland, because the close up features on his uniform show he is from the Royal Navy. I recommend that you delete your post and repost each card separately. i will but do i post them all seperately at once or just a few for now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 6 December , 2023 Share Posted 6 December , 2023 1 minute ago, TomWW1 said: i will but do i post them all seperately at once or just a few for now? It’s up to you, depending on what time you have. Just posting a few individually will be fine, but ideally not those you’ve already posted in previous threads, of which I can see several. They have already been commented upon at length and so it would be a duplication of effort and cause confusion and inconvenience to any who don’t realise that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWW1 Posted 6 December , 2023 Share Posted 6 December , 2023 Just now, FROGSMILE said: It’s up to you, depending on what time you have. Just posting a few individually will be fine, but ideally not those you’ve already posted in previous threads, of which I can see several. They have already been commented upon at length and so it would be a duplication of effort and cause confusion and inconvenience to any who don’t realise that. Okay when I get time I will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 6 December , 2023 Share Posted 6 December , 2023 1 minute ago, TomWW1 said: Okay when I get time I will The reason for posting the images is so that they can be analysed and commented upon Tom, otherwise it adds very little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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