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Help to identify insignia please


Simon J Emmerson

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Good day, Here is a studio photo postcard of Pte Arthur or Archie Harrison. Apologies the writing is hard to decipher. Of the Derbyshire Yeomanry. Taken in February 1917. Can anyone explain to me please why he's wearing Royal Engineers Signaller Arm bands? 

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Could he be this chap

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Attached to the RE  before transferring ?

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4 minutes ago, RaySearching said:

Could he be this chap

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Attached to the RE  before transferring ?

Hi Ray, Thank you for sharing his medal index card. Looks like this is the chap. Prior to been issued his RE Shoulder titles and Cap badge. 

The photo was also definitely taken in Egypt, which ties in nicely with his index card. 

Once again thank you for the reply and information.

Regards Simon 

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6 minutes ago, Allan1892 said:

His service record still exists on both Find My Past and Ancestry, links below if you have access to either. Three images to assist you in case you don't have access. (images courtesy of Find My Past)

British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Image | findmypast.co.uk

Ancestry.co.uk - UK, British Army World War I Service Records, 1914-1920

 

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Harrison_Arthur_cas form.jpg

Harrison_Arthur_cas form 2.jpg

Fantastic Allan very much appreciated. Thank you for taking time out to respond to my enquiry. 

Regards Simon 

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