Wesley Wright Posted 24 March , 2019 Share Posted 24 March , 2019 A friend found this in his attic recently-what might it be? Wesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Wright Posted 24 March , 2019 Author Share Posted 24 March , 2019 This is reverse of previous--about 4 inches long Wesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave66 Posted 24 March , 2019 Share Posted 24 March , 2019 It's a bed plate, similar one discussed on here...http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/orders-medals-decorations/what-irish-guards-plaque-61489/ Regards, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Wright Posted 24 March , 2019 Author Share Posted 24 March , 2019 Thanks Dave--would 3 figure number indicate WW1? Wesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little bob Posted 24 March , 2019 Share Posted 24 March , 2019 Private 206 William James Graham, born Glasgow, Lanarkshire. Attested 20th August 1900 aged 21. Served in 1st Battalion Irish Guards, discharged at his own request on payment of £18 on 15th April 1904. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave66 Posted 24 March , 2019 Share Posted 24 March , 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Wesley Wright said: Thanks Dave--would 3 figure number indicate WW1? Wesley Not sure Wesley, certainly an early number and possibly pre ww1, just had a mooch through the medal index cards and they all seem to be 4/5 digits. I'm sure a guards expert will enlighten us at some stage. Nice piece. Dave. well done little Bob...beat me to it😀. Edited 24 March , 2019 by Dave66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Wright Posted 24 March , 2019 Author Share Posted 24 March , 2019 4 minutes ago, little bob said: Private 206 William James Graham, born Glasgow, Lanarkshire. Attested 20th August 1900 aged 21. Served in 1st Battalion Irish Guards, discharged at his own request on payment of £18 on 15th April 1904. Bob Thanks Bob --very much appreciated 5 minutes ago, little bob said: Private 206 William James Graham, born Glasgow, Lanarkshire. Attested 20th August 1900 aged 21. Served in 1st Battalion Irish Guards, discharged at his own request on payment of £18 on 15th April 1904. Bob Thanks Bob--very much appreciated Wesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave66 Posted 24 March , 2019 Share Posted 24 March , 2019 His attestation papers survive via fold 3 if you have access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Wright Posted 25 March , 2019 Author Share Posted 25 March , 2019 Thanks for all the information. Wesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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