RichardH Posted 10 April , 2005 Share Posted 10 April , 2005 I've just got some photos of a newly discovered distant ancestor (My grandads Uncle)- he was in the 1/4 KOYLI, and dicharged late 1918 after being gassed in 1917 and had his lung removed- he lived to the 1960s)- just wondered if any Pals can shed any more light or add comments? Hes the guy on the far left of this photo here- He kept a diary as well according to his daughter, who kindly copied some entries- but very brief and to the point! For example, "Saturday July 1st,1916. A.W. Big Push Commenced"... Thanks Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardH Posted 10 April , 2005 Author Share Posted 10 April , 2005 Another one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardH Posted 10 April , 2005 Author Share Posted 10 April , 2005 And finally- hes sitting crossed legged at the front in the middle- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardH Posted 10 April , 2005 Author Share Posted 10 April , 2005 Oh and his name was Joseph Arnold Sadler (no 2945)- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardH Posted 17 April , 2005 Author Share Posted 17 April , 2005 Just bringing this up again if anyone cares to add anything??? Regards R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardH Posted 21 May , 2005 Author Share Posted 21 May , 2005 Not a sausage from anyone- so I thought I'd bring the post up for one last try Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinH Posted 21 May , 2005 Share Posted 21 May , 2005 Richard, The first photograph was taken in 1916 or later, as two of the men have wound stripes on their left sleeves which were introduced that year. In the second photograph Joseph Sadler wears a leather P14 belt which would suggest that he served in either a Territorial or Service Battalion. But you know that already! Not much else to add I'm afraid! Regards Gavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 21 May , 2005 Share Posted 21 May , 2005 Not much to say except that he appears to be a Staff Sergeant in the KOYLI! There`s an unusual looking guy at back right in the 3rd photo. Can`t imagine what he was. Phil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinH Posted 21 May , 2005 Share Posted 21 May , 2005 I believe he's dressed for bayonet fighting practice. Regards Gavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 21 May , 2005 Share Posted 21 May , 2005 The chest protector(?) & stick would tend to indicate that you`re right. Interesting headwear though! Phil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinH Posted 21 May , 2005 Share Posted 21 May , 2005 I've seen photos of men wearing a form headgear for bayonet training that looks like a fencing mask. This man looks like he's improvised however. Possibly in the kitchen?! Gavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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