robdickers Posted 21 January , 2014 Share Posted 21 January , 2014 I have this picture of my maternal grandfather (front second right), William Richard Hicks. Bn1891. Heston Middx.Lived, Isleworth Middx but no idea of unit or place. can find no sevice records etc for him. first man rear on left looks like a gunner (left side lanyard) & its obviously some sort of hospital, covalescent home etc. Any ideas? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy Posted 21 January , 2014 Share Posted 21 January , 2014 As they are in uniform, a hospital can be ruled out. Not sure about clothing in convalescent home. Do you know if your grandfather was wounded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdickers Posted 21 January , 2014 Author Share Posted 21 January , 2014 No idea john, i did'nt know him very well, all i have is this photo. Thanks for your help. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy Posted 21 January , 2014 Share Posted 21 January , 2014 Byfield road Isleworth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Clifton Posted 22 January , 2014 Share Posted 22 January , 2014 Possibly the back garden of one of the cafes etc in Poperinghe, such as Talbot House? There appear to be civilians there too, at the table nearer the hut. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asanewt Posted 22 January , 2014 Share Posted 22 January , 2014 The man third left has his arm in a sling. I can see no lanyard on any man. It's a blemish on right shoulder of first man from left. No badges evident but the caps look a bit Guards to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardenerbill Posted 22 January , 2014 Share Posted 22 January , 2014 It might be a good idea to post the photo in the Paraphernalia sub forum 'Uniforms and cap badges' there are are some members who are very good at investigating uniforms, also if you could create some close up images of caps and uniforms that always helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdickers Posted 22 January , 2014 Author Share Posted 22 January , 2014 Byfield road Isleworth? Correct John Thanks chaps Best Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdickers Posted 22 January , 2014 Author Share Posted 22 January , 2014 It might be a good idea to post the photo in the Paraphernalia sub forum 'Uniforms and cap badges' there are are some members who are very good at investigating uniforms, also if you could create some close up images of caps and uniforms that always helps. Done, thanks for the advice. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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