Guest chrssmth Posted 30 April , 2011 Share Posted 30 April , 2011 Hi, I'm trying to find out about my great uncle. All I have is this photo - any information that can be derived about his role / regiment would be gratefully received. With the name of Smith I need all the help I can get! Thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddell Posted 30 April , 2011 Share Posted 30 April , 2011 Chris, The cap badge appears to be that of the Norfolk Regiment. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarke Posted 30 April , 2011 Share Posted 30 April , 2011 I agree with Scott, Looks like a Norfolk Regiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 30 April , 2011 Share Posted 30 April , 2011 Hi, I'm trying to find out about my great uncle. All I have is this photo - any information that can be derived about his role / regiment would be gratefully received. With the name of Smith I need all the help I can get! Thanks Chris Yes he is a soldier of the Norfolk Regiment wearing a utility pattern SD tunic, and belt from the 1914 Leather Equipment set that is so typical of a volunteer in a 'Service' (i.e. war raised) Battalion in late 1915, early 1916. Notice the pocket watch 'T-bar' through the button hole of the top right hand pocket of his jacket. Battalions of the New Armies 7th (Service) Battalion Formed at Norwich in August 1914 as part of K1 and attached to 35th Brigade in 12th (Eastern) Division. 31 May 1915 : landed at Boulogne. 8th (Service) Battalion Formed at Norwich in September 1914 as part of K2 and attached to 53rd Brigade in 18th (Eastern) Division. 25 July 1915 : landed at Boulogne. 12 February 1918 : disbanded in France, officers and men going to 7th and 9th Battalions. 9th (Service) Battalion Formed at Norwich in September 1914 as part of K3 and attached to 71st Brigade in 24th Division. 30 August 1915 : landed at Boulogne. 15 October 1915 : transferred with Brigade to 6th Division. 10th (Reserve) Battalion Formed in Walton on the Naze in October 1914 as Service battalion, part of K4. November 1914 : attached to 94th Brigade, original 31st Division. 10 April 1915 : became a Reserve battalion. 1 September 1916 : converted into 25th Training Reserve Battalion in 6th Reserve Brigade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATNOMIS Posted 30 April , 2011 Share Posted 30 April , 2011 creased trousers and polished not bulled shoes. Regards Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chrssmth Posted 1 May , 2011 Share Posted 1 May , 2011 Many thanks to all for your assistance. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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