Jools mckenna Posted 11 January , 2019 Share Posted 11 January , 2019 (edited) All I know is that he was awarded the MC as his first medal, he's a captain and he's from the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment. I've found 2 officers who fit this criteria using the London gazette; 22 June 1915/ Captain A. E. Beattie, attached 4th Battalion, Nigeria Regiment (gazette still puts him under west surrey regiment) · Captain Arthur Percival Hamilton, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment), Adjutant 18th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (London Irish Rifles), Territorial Force. But I could have missed someone. Edited 11 January , 2019 by Jools mckenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacorb Posted 12 January , 2019 Share Posted 12 January , 2019 I'm not guaranteeing anything, but I would say Captain Arthur is the one, the arm cuffs on the uniform speak more West front than Nigeria to me, with arm cuffs on the West front uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTSCF Fareham Posted 12 January , 2019 Share Posted 12 January , 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 12 January , 2019 Share Posted 12 January , 2019 A P Hamilton pic. https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205300564 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 12 January , 2019 Author Share Posted 12 January , 2019 Definitely not him then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 12 January , 2019 Share Posted 12 January , 2019 Alexander Elder Beattie. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Beattie Implies no European service, To be confirmed. MIC says 4c entered 5/8/14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 12 January , 2019 Author Share Posted 12 January , 2019 I must have missed someone. As its probably not Beattie as he was serving with the Nigeria regiment(wouldn't he wear the Nigerian regiment cap badge?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 12 January , 2019 Share Posted 12 January , 2019 His MIC shows Nigerian Regiment then the Queen's. So possibly him. But pic does not look as if it is Africa so we need to prove he went to Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 12 January , 2019 Author Share Posted 12 January , 2019 Just now, Mark1959 said: His MIC shows Nigerian Regiment then the Queen's. So possibly him. But pic does not look as if it is Africa so we need to prove he went to Europe When I get back, I will look into the gazette to see if I've missed anybody and also look into promotions(temporary and permanent) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 12 January , 2019 Share Posted 12 January , 2019 (edited) According to a family tree this is Beattie in later life I would say he looks a good fit but not conclusive Edited 12 January , 2019 by Mark1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 12 January , 2019 Author Share Posted 12 January , 2019 4 minutes ago, Mark1959 said: I would say he looks a good fit but not conclusive I have to say that could be him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 12 January , 2019 Share Posted 12 January , 2019 This appears to refer to Beattie. Born in Stirling 25/1/1888. Died 14/4/1951 Stirling paper 8/1/16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 12 January , 2019 Share Posted 12 January , 2019 And a week later 15/1/16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 12 January , 2019 Author Share Posted 12 January , 2019 So not the mystery man on horseback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 12 January , 2019 Author Share Posted 12 January , 2019 (edited) Here a list of officers who were awarded the MC The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Awarded the Military Cross. Captain A. E. Beattie, attached 4th Battalion, Nigeria Regiment. Second Lieutenant A. R. Abercrombie, attached 1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. Second Lieutenant J. H. Musson. Second Lieutenant M. D. Wilson (Special Reserve), attached 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Lieutenant H. C. Williams. Cobb W R Captain Lieutenant R. K. Ross Ryan A E Captain MC 11th West Surrey Regt Selous F H B Captain MC R West Surrey Regt Walter J S Captain MC 7th West Surrey Wyndham G H MC 8th West Surrey Wooster C D H Captain Ford N S 2nd Lt Crichton A J 2nd Lt MC 1st The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) Lieutenant Alexander Ralph Abercrombie, 1st Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment).-same guy as before Captain Arthur Percival Hamilton, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment), Adjutant 18th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (London Irish Rifles), Territorial Force. For conspicuous gallantry on 25th September 1915, during the attack at Maroc and Loos. Although severely wounded early in the day, he remained in the German second line trench reorganising and encouraging the men till the consolidation was well advanced. He then had to be ordered to go back for medical attendance. Edited 12 January , 2019 by Jools mckenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 12 January , 2019 Author Share Posted 12 January , 2019 (edited) Photos of 2 of the officers. Edited 12 January , 2019 by Jools mckenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 12 January , 2019 Author Share Posted 12 January , 2019 Wooster C D H Captain Ryan A E Captain MC 11th West Surrey Regt Selous F H B Captain MC R West Surrey Regt Walter J S Captain MC 7th West Surrey Cobb W R Captain The Captains are the biggest suspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 12 January , 2019 Author Share Posted 12 January , 2019 (edited) Could it be Selous? Edited 12 January , 2019 by Jools mckenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 12 January , 2019 Author Share Posted 12 January , 2019 Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 12 January , 2019 Share Posted 12 January , 2019 My view is No. But just one opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 12 January , 2019 Author Share Posted 12 January , 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Mark1959 said: My view is No. But just one opinion Thanks, the face is too long and the features are different. Just trying to revive this thread. Edited 12 January , 2019 by Jools mckenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 12 January , 2019 Share Posted 12 January , 2019 There is a pic of 20+ Queen’s officers in the Surrey Mirror and County Post 8/6/1917. Wooster is far left on the back row. Reproduction on FMP is so poor cannot hazard an opinion. He is in de Ruvigny’s but no pic. Killed 1918. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 12 January , 2019 Author Share Posted 12 January , 2019 1 minute ago, Mark1959 said: There is a pic of 20+ Queen’s officers in the Surrey Mirror and County Post 8/6/1917. Wooster is far left on the back row. Reproduction on FMP is so poor cannot hazard an opinion. He is in de Ruvigny’s but no pic. Killed 1918. Poor man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools mckenna Posted 12 January , 2019 Author Share Posted 12 January , 2019 1 hour ago, Mark1959 said: There is a pic of 20+ Queen’s officers in the Surrey Mirror and County Post 8/6/1917. Wooster is far left on the back row. Reproduction on FMP is so poor cannot hazard an opinion. He is in de Ruvigny’s but no pic. Killed 1918. Can you post that picture here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 12 January , 2019 Share Posted 12 January , 2019 Just on my tablet now. Travelling. So very difficult. Perhaps someone can oblige. The only Capt. WR Cobb I can find is Queen’s Own RWK. This is he http://tonbridgeatwar.daisy.websds.net/Authenticated/ViewDets.aspx?RecID=76&TableName=ta_factfile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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