Coldstreamer Posted 20 September , 2005 Share Posted 20 September , 2005 Hello I know its not WW1 but nearly... Just seen a postcard for sale of the Coldstream Gds preparing to go to China. Any one know which Battalion went and why ? Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 20 September , 2005 Share Posted 20 September , 2005 Ian. China was in a state of virtual civil war for much of the 20's, being riven between various warlords and a nascent Communist movement. I'd guess the Coldstream were off to protect british interests in the area (Shanghai, even Hong Kong). No idea which Bn, though. Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 20 September , 2005 Share Posted 20 September , 2005 Ian, As Steve has said, China was in a state of near civil war. My grandfather was sent to China in the early 20's to protect British interests and civilians with the Scots Guards(see signature). I have several postcards and photographs of the Scots Guards in China. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow Posted 20 September , 2005 Share Posted 20 September , 2005 The Coldsteams were in shanghai. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 20 September , 2005 Author Share Posted 20 September , 2005 Hello Cheers for the info - all new to me Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 20 September , 2005 Share Posted 20 September , 2005 Am I right in thinking that special permission had to be sought from the Monarch before Guards regiments could serve overseas? Does that still apply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frajohn Posted 20 September , 2005 Share Posted 20 September , 2005 Ian In 1927 - 28 The second battalion served in the far east as part of the Shanghai Defence Force. There are a couple of pages and two pictures in 'Second to None' relating to this tour of duty. If you would like a scan of them please let me know Kind regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glosters Posted 21 September , 2005 Share Posted 21 September , 2005 The 2nd Gloucesters were also sent to Shanghai in 1927, here is a brief report on their activities. http://www.redcoat.info/shanghai1927.htm Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 22 September , 2005 Author Share Posted 22 September , 2005 Yes pls Will email address via pm Ian Ian In 1927 - 28 The second battalion served in the far east as part of the Shanghai Defence Force. There are a couple of pages and two pictures in 'Second to None' relating to this tour of duty. If you would like a scan of them please let me know Kind regards John <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 22 September , 2005 Author Share Posted 22 September , 2005 Hello That might explain the lack of overseas service after the war (ie no medals) Any way - who would guard the corgi's ?? Ian Am I right in thinking that special permission had to be sought from the Monarch before Guards regiments could serve overseas? Does that still apply? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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