ljb Posted 3 April , 2019 Share Posted 3 April , 2019 I would welcome opinions if you think this could be the same man, firstly in Boer War uniform and secondly WW1. I think the WW1 soldier is West Somerset Yeomanry. I posted the Boer War photo some years ago but have still not identified him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 3 April , 2019 Share Posted 3 April , 2019 (edited) Yes, I do believe so, the facial features seem very similar. Edited 3 April , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljb Posted 3 April , 2019 Author Share Posted 3 April , 2019 Thank you, however it doesn't help as one supposedly from Lancashire and the other presumably West Country! Not sure if I posted on correct board - could I move it if necessary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 3 April , 2019 Share Posted 3 April , 2019 (edited) 29 minutes ago, ljb said: Thank you, however it doesn't help as one supposedly from Lancashire and the other presumably West Country! Not sure if I posted on correct board - could I move it if necessary? You can post it in the ‘Soldiers’ section if you know his name. It depends what you seek. Don't get too hung up on the different regions, the number of men who served in units ostensibly from widely different geographic areas was huge. This was especially so after military conscription was introduced, rendering the difference between regular, war-raised and Territorial units to a degree irrelevant. Edited 3 April , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoon Posted 3 April , 2019 Share Posted 3 April , 2019 Yep, I think this is the same man. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 3 April , 2019 Share Posted 3 April , 2019 4 hours ago, ljb said: one supposedly from Lancashire Can I ask how you know that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david murdoch Posted 3 April , 2019 Share Posted 3 April , 2019 If you have his name can find a WW1 medal card for him, then cross check the campaign medals for Boer was medals and confirm unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullerTurner Posted 4 April , 2019 Share Posted 4 April , 2019 The faces look similar indeed, allowing for the passage of time and aging. However the face is of a "type" and lacks a good distinguishing feature. If only it were two pirates, with an eye-patch or a hook to clarify things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 4 April , 2019 Share Posted 4 April , 2019 (edited) It seems odd that he doesn’t wear QSA or KSA in the later photo, which suggests that he probably didn’t deploy to SA. Not all auxiliary soldiers did, but it didn’t stop them wearing the style of regimental dress that evolved from that conflict and that can sometimes lead to an individual’s service being misconstrued. As david murdoch has suggested, a name will likely make all the difference. Edited 4 April , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljb Posted 4 April , 2019 Author Share Posted 4 April , 2019 Yes if I had a name I wouldn't have all these problems! Thanks all for your suggestions. Shiver me timbers BullerTurner, that would make it too easy! Dai Bach - my mother was told the soldier with slouch hat/plume was my paternal grandfather (from Lancashire) however he was born in 1888 so would have been too young to serve in the Boer War, also comparing his photo to this one proves he looks nothing like him. I have my grandfather's WW1 service records and MIC. He was William Nuttall from Shuttleworth, Lancs and served in Royal Welch Fusiliers, 6th Dragoon Guards and Royal Warwickshire Regiment. I have been told that he is wearing the cap badge of 3rd Dragoon Guards as he was in 3rd Reserve Regiment of Cavalry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 4 April , 2019 Share Posted 4 April , 2019 I don't think the newest image is of the same man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 4 April , 2019 Share Posted 4 April , 2019 1 hour ago, Dai Bach y Sowldiwr said: I don't think the newest image is of the same man. Seconded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainfleet Posted 5 April , 2019 Share Posted 5 April , 2019 The Yeomanry image shows home service uniform. Coloured facings weren't worn in the South African campaign. The slouch hat continued in use at home among Volunteer units well into the 20th century soit is possible this is him in about 1906-8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljb Posted 5 April , 2019 Author Share Posted 5 April , 2019 Thank you wainfleet. Would you have any idea of the possible colour of the facing? Would his tunic have been khaki or maybe blue? Interesting that it may have been taken around 1906-8, the search continues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainfleet Posted 8 April , 2019 Share Posted 8 April , 2019 On 05/04/2019 at 17:07, ljb said: Thank you wainfleet. Would you have any idea of the possible colour of the facing? Would his tunic have been khaki or maybe blue? Interesting that it may have been taken around 1906-8, the search continues! Jacket probably but not definitely khaki. Can't help with the facing colour. Not too good on Home Service IY, sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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