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[Guest cyril]

Hi

Im new to site and what a great site it is,Im now loking for someone that i havent got much to go on only name and date of birth,ive got picture of my great uncle in naval uniform,and afraid that is very bad picture.

But anyway here goes...

GEORGE COLLIER BORN 1904 BETHNAL GREEN.

Dont get mixed up, his dad was GEORGE COLLIER AND SERVED IN WW1 WITH QUEENS OWN ROYAL KENTS.

So young George was in NAVY and his dad was in ARMY.

THANKS IF YOU CAN COME UP WITH ANYTHING.

REGARDS

Cyril Collier

[Guest cyril]

He served around 1924 for how long i dont know

[DirtyDick]

Hello Cyril

The photograph:

The recipient (your great uncle) has the Fouled Anchor insignia of a Leading Rate ("Killick") on his left sleeve, immediately below which he has a single good conduct stripe awarded for 4 yrs' good service. Can't make out trade badge on his right sleeve.

His medals are the common WW1 pair of the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. Since he was not born until 1904, this combination points to his having served aboard a warship involved in the Russian Civil War (1917-21) rather than having seen service in WW1 proper.

You can get his service papers up to 1928 from the National Archives under ADM188. A researcher should be able to do this cheaply and easily - for about £5; a little more time and expense if you don't know his service number (which will be impressed on his service medals).

Richard

[Guest cyril]

Thank you very much Richard for that info,i will look more into it.Looks like a trip to ARCHIVES is on for me.

regards

Cyril