barrieduncan Posted 13 January , 2011 Share Posted 13 January , 2011 He has VC, DCM and bar(s) MM and Bar(s)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATNOMIS Posted 13 January , 2011 Share Posted 13 January , 2011 Is it Lance Corporal William Harold Coltman, 1 / 6th Bn, North Staffordshire Regiment, was the most decorated serviceman of the First World War ( 1914-1918 ) Per chance? If it his his madel collection was amazing Medal entitlement of Lance Corporal William Harold Coltman, 1 / 6th Bn, North Staffordshire Regiment Victoria Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal ( DCM ) & Bar Military Medal ( MM ) & Bar 1914 - 15 Star British War Medal ( 1914-20 ) Victory Medal ( 1914-19 ) + MiD Oakleaf Defence Medal ( 1939-45 ) King George VI Coronation Medal ( 1937 ) Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal ( 1953 ) Special Constabulary Long Service Medal Cheers Atnomis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted 13 January , 2011 Share Posted 13 January , 2011 Spot on barrie and atnomis. The medal ribbons combination, and atnomis you are correct in your identification. As you point out he has a few more ribbons to add after this photo was taken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 13 January , 2011 Share Posted 13 January , 2011 Tocemma , It is a great pic. One puzzle : if moustaches were Regulation for Regulars in 1914 , and these men are 1st Battalion Regulars, where have all the moustaches gone? A very good question. The regulation was not relaxed/rescinded until 1916, although I do not know how strictly it was enforced after war broke out. The preponderance of body lice in the trenches might have been a mitigating excuse not to conform, but these men were photographed before that stage was reached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovetown Posted 14 January , 2011 Share Posted 14 January , 2011 Hi John, Not London Irish, they wore a blackened cap badge. 30th Div was worn on both sleeves, also a sytem of patches below the collar at the back of the tunic. Grovetown has a QWR Sgt's jacket I used to own. It has the 30th flashes, QWR titles and a red circle with a quarter (9-12 o'clock) missing at the back if I remember correctly. I have some photos of this tunic somewhere. Apologies in advance if my memory is playing tricks with me but I think that's right. I'm sure there'll be a Grovetown along shortly. Paul Sorry for the delay: I was tripped up by a pub on the way here. This is that to which you rightly refer: Given the amount of times this tunic has been aired around here, you'd be forgiven for thinking 'tis only one at disposal. Really should get some snaps of some others together one day... Cheers, GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATNOMIS Posted 14 January , 2011 Share Posted 14 January , 2011 Spot on barrie and atnomis. The medal ribbons combination, and atnomis you are correct in your identification. As you point out he has a few more ribbons to add after this photo was taken Chris Thank you here is an old thread on Coltman http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8364 Plus his head stone can be seen here. http://www.victoriacross.org.uk/bbcoltma.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldstreampaul Posted 15 January , 2011 Share Posted 15 January , 2011 Pte James Smith Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Paul R Myles or G Rhind Highland Light Infantry Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins2 Posted 16 January , 2011 Share Posted 16 January , 2011 Lt. D. Milne M.C. KIA 2 Sept 18 Villers-Les-Cagnicourt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
servicepub Posted 17 January , 2011 Share Posted 17 January , 2011 I am thoroughly amazed at the quality of photos on this thread. Thank you to all the contributors. Some years ago I wrote "Khaki - the Uniforms of the Canadian Expeditionary Force" which is now in its second printing. However, I have uncovered a fair bit of additonal information and intend to release a second edition. In order to illustrate this new edition I am seeking contributions of CEF soldiers. I am especially looking for soldiers wearing Stetsons, any with armbands or other specialist distinctions, soldiers in full kit (patt '08, '14, etc ...,) - well, you get the idea. Images will be credited and can be sent to me at clive AT servicepub DOT com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwp2007 Posted 17 January , 2011 Share Posted 17 January , 2011 nice portrait of an unknown couple, RAMC ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 17 January , 2011 Share Posted 17 January , 2011 200545 L/Corporal Charles Reginald Hand 1/5th N/Derby, served with the machine gun section and was kia 1st July 1916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 17 January , 2011 Share Posted 17 January , 2011 Pte.3437 Harold Clark 1/5th N/Derby, Harold was born and lived in Derby and lost a leg in France, on returning to England he lived at 90 Cobden Street, Derby. He is buried in Nottingham Road Cemetery, Derby, with his mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 18 January , 2011 Share Posted 18 January , 2011 Pte.3437 Harold Clark 1/5th N/Derby, Harold was born and lived in Derby and lost a leg in France, on returning to England he lived at 90 Cobden Street, Derby. He is buried in Nottingham Road Cemetery, Derby, with his mother. What is the jacket? Blue patrol perhaps? Looks very dark for drab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 18 January , 2011 Share Posted 18 January , 2011 What is the jacket? Blue patrol perhaps? Looks very dark for drab? I think it's ordinary khaki, but something's happened with the picture to make it darker than it should - note how it appears at the bottom edge much lighter and matches the trousers. Over/under done flash, or something in the development maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 18 January , 2011 Share Posted 18 January , 2011 I think it's ordinary khaki, but something's happened with the picture to make it darker than it should - note how it appears at the bottom edge much lighter and matches the trousers. Over/under done flash, or something in the development maybe? could be, could be .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovetown Posted 18 January , 2011 Share Posted 18 January , 2011 Believe it or not, on rare occasions serge SD was dyed blue for Kitchener units and this could be an example. Cheers, GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 18 January , 2011 Share Posted 18 January , 2011 The belt is almost the same colour, which would seem to indicate that it's the films exposure, rather than any dyeing of the jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 18 January , 2011 Share Posted 18 January , 2011 Pte.202272 Thomas Martin Richardson 1/5th N/Derby dow 26.6.1917 age 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 18 January , 2011 Share Posted 18 January , 2011 Pte.80114 Harry Teagen 'C' coy 1/5th N/Derby kia 30.5.1918 age 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 18 January , 2011 Share Posted 18 January , 2011 Sgt.200126 A.Janes M.M. "D" coy 1/5th N/Derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 18 January , 2011 Share Posted 18 January , 2011 I think the Notts and Derby chap is Cyril Shephard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 18 January , 2011 Share Posted 18 January , 2011 Unknown 16th London, Q.W.R. can anyone tell me what the medal ribbon is for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verrico2009 Posted 18 January , 2011 Share Posted 18 January , 2011 Picked up a few postcards on a foray to Covent Garden. This one is inscribed "To Rose from your loving brother Harry". ASC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verrico2009 Posted 18 January , 2011 Share Posted 18 January , 2011 Hmmm - just had a look at a higher res and there seem to be a bit of variety. This one looks different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verrico2009 Posted 18 January , 2011 Share Posted 18 January , 2011 And mostly like this, even if some do look a little elongated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now