chids Posted 25 October , 2020 Share Posted 25 October , 2020 (edited) I have a photograph of a WW1 soldier, William Wootton born in Byford Herefordshire in 1894. Is anybody able to identify his Regiment from the photo please? Thanks Edited 25 October , 2020 by chids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss002d6252 Posted 25 October , 2020 Share Posted 25 October , 2020 It looks like a Hertfordshire regiment cap badge to me. He's wearing spurs so would be part of the transport section. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chids Posted 25 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2020 Thanks Craig, is it possible it could be the Herefordshire Regiment, I’m only saying that because he was from that county Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 25 October , 2020 Admin Share Posted 25 October , 2020 Looks like a cavalry/yeomanry badge to me. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 25 October , 2020 Share Posted 25 October , 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, chids said: Thanks Craig, is it possible it could be the Herefordshire Regiment, I’m only saying that because he was from that county I think Craig will say 'No'. I don't think it's Hertfordshire either. Edited 25 October , 2020 by Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chids Posted 25 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2020 Thanks Michelle are the boots an indication of a cavalry Regiment? 10 minutes ago, Dai Bach y Sowldiwr said: I think Craig will say 'No'. I don't think it's Hertfordshire either. It was just a guess as that’s his home county Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chids Posted 25 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2020 15 minutes ago, Michelle Young said: Looks like a cavalry/yeomanry badge to me. Michelle Are the boots an indication of a cavalry regiment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 25 October , 2020 Admin Share Posted 25 October , 2020 He's wearing spurs, so a mounted soldier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chids Posted 25 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2020 Thanks Michelle much appreciated helps narrow it down a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 25 October , 2020 Share Posted 25 October , 2020 (edited) I think it could be the Queen’s Own Worcestershire Hussars Yeomanry, from the next County over, East of Herefordshire. Edited 25 October , 2020 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorporalPunishment Posted 25 October , 2020 Share Posted 25 October , 2020 Army Veterinary Corps in my opinion. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveE Posted 25 October , 2020 Share Posted 25 October , 2020 19 minutes ago, CorporalPunishment said: Army Veterinary Corps in my opinion. Pete. For what it’s worth that was my thought too...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TullochArd Posted 25 October , 2020 Share Posted 25 October , 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, SteveE said: For what it’s worth that was my thought too...... ......and me too. There's a good story on William Wootton AVC on IWM Lives which fills a few gaps. It appears he ended up in the London Regiment in 1918 ..... and then the Seaforth Highlanders. https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/lifestory/4881219 Edited 25 October , 2020 by TullochArd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chids Posted 25 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2020 Thanks everyone for your advice and opinions, lots for me to have a look at and see if I can narrow it down, will certainly check out the IWM link to see if I can cross reference that into the details that I have, really appreciate your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 25 October , 2020 Share Posted 25 October , 2020 3 hours ago, CorporalPunishment said: Army Veterinary Corps in my opinion. Pete. 2 hours ago, SteveE said: For what it’s worth that was my thought too...... 2 hours ago, TullochArd said: ......and me too. There's a good story on William Wootton AVC on IWM Lives which fills a few gaps. It appears he ended up in the London Regiment in 1918 ..... and then the Seaforth Highlanders. https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/lifestory/4881219 And my thought too: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chids Posted 25 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2020 Thanks Andrew, currently struggling to find a suitable candidate yet on ancestry or FMP, but his record of course might have not survived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 25 October , 2020 Share Posted 25 October , 2020 (edited) There are two 'William Wootton' on FMP with AVC service but no further details as to age or origins. 1. 66, S/43639, 298097. Army Veterinary Corps, 2/4 London Regiment, Seaforth Highlanders This man seems to have started off 1/1st South Midland Mobile Veterinary Section which might be in the right kneck of the woods ? 2. Se/3435 Edited 25 October , 2020 by charlie962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chids Posted 25 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2020 Hi Charlie, Thanks I am currently compiling a shortlist and those two are on my short list of possibles, the first one is the same one mentioned in the IWM link above. I have looked at both but have been unable to find a connection to the William I am looking for, but it could be either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 25 October , 2020 Share Posted 25 October , 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Andrew Upton said: And my thought too: Yes, I agree it’s a very good match, and fits better with the circular shape of the badge than the Worcestershire Yeomanry. I think you’ve all cracked it. Edited 25 October , 2020 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chids Posted 27 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 27 October , 2020 On 25/10/2020 at 22:09, charlie962 said: There are two 'William Wootton' on FMP with AVC service but no further details as to age or origins. 1. 66, S/43639, 298097. Army Veterinary Corps, 2/4 London Regiment, Seaforth Highlanders This man seems to have started off 1/1st South Midland Mobile Veterinary Section which might be in the right kneck of the woods ? 2. Se/3435 Instinct tells me that this is the man, but I cant categorically prove it, the Medal Cards survive for this Man, but sadly not his service records. My William Wootton survives the War definitely and lives until 1971. I am currently trawling newspapers in case there is a mention of him there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chids Posted 27 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 27 October , 2020 Is there any indication in the picture that the William in the picture is a Corporal? The reason I am asking is the chap mentioned above was a Corporal. There are two 'William Wootton' on FMP with AVC service but no further details as to age or origins. 1. 66, S/43639, 298097. Army Veterinary Corps, 2/4 London Regiment, Seaforth Highlanders This man seems to have started off 1/1st South Midland Mobile Veterinary Section which might be in the right kneck of the woods ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 27 October , 2020 Share Posted 27 October , 2020 55 minutes ago, chids said: Is there any indication in the picture that the William in the picture is a Corporal? The reason I am asking is the chap mentioned above was a Corporal. There are two 'William Wootton' on FMP with AVC service but no further details as to age or origins. 1. 66, S/43639, 298097. Army Veterinary Corps, 2/4 London Regiment, Seaforth Highlanders This man seems to have started off 1/1st South Midland Mobile Veterinary Section which might be in the right kneck of the woods ? He’s not a Corporal in the AVC photo. South Midlands makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chids Posted 27 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 27 October , 2020 South Midlands definitely makes sense, right area, somebody also suggested possibly the City of London Yeomanry, as the badge? the trouble is the image is not sharp enough and there are just so many combinations of William Wootton's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 27 October , 2020 Share Posted 27 October , 2020 Just now, chids said: South Midlands definitely makes sense, right area, somebody also suggested possibly the City of London Yeomanry, as the badge? the trouble is the image is not sharp enough and there are just so many combinations of William Wootton's Definitely not the City of London Yeomanry, although the shape was indeed similar. Their badge was absolutely huge by comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chids Posted 27 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 27 October , 2020 Brilliant thanks Frogsmile! Instinct tells me its the guy mentioned above and the South Midlands connection, ill keep plugging away see if I can find out anything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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