nwright Posted 1 November , 2006 Share Posted 1 November , 2006 Hello, I am a complete novice at this so please forgive me if I ask stupid questions. I have attached a photograph of a family member I am researching. Can anyone tell me anything about the rank, insignia and ribbons on his uniform, or even the date of the uniform. His name was Albert Holden and I am trying to find out anything I can about him. I can email a larger pic if that will help at all. Thankyou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 1 November , 2006 Share Posted 1 November , 2006 Welcome to the Forum. Looks like a captain in the RAMC. Close up of the shoulder strap and ribbons would help and I'm sure somebody will identify the medal ribbons for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Hesketh Posted 1 November , 2006 Share Posted 1 November , 2006 Don't know of this helps.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted 1 November , 2006 Share Posted 1 November , 2006 Yes, he is a Captain in the Royal Army Medical Corps, looks to be wearing the South Africa medal 1899-1901, 1914 star BWM and Victory medal not sure about the one at the end. Cheers, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted 2 November , 2006 Share Posted 2 November , 2006 Last one could be a coronation medal-He is never there when you need him-Harry where are you? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffsyeoman Posted 2 November , 2006 Share Posted 2 November , 2006 So far I'd agree... QSA (but to 1902, not 01!, won't use bandwidth with all the qualification arcana) 14 or 14-15. Possilby the last one is a 1902 Coronation Medal? 1911 had no white in it and I don't think it's a post-1918 Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwright Posted 2 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 2 November , 2006 So far I'd agree... QSA (but to 1902, not 01!, won't use bandwidth with all the qualification arcana) 14 or 14-15. Possilby the last one is a 1902 Coronation Medal? 1911 had no white in it and I don't think it's a post-1918 Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. This post was mine originally and I have a very clear copy of this photo that shows the ribbons quite clearly. Unfortunately it was too large to attach. I had to reduce it, hence the poor quality. If anyone would like me to send it to them directly I would be happy to so do. Just email me. Additionally, I have researched Albert Holden in the war medal index but he is not there ( I found a private, but I don't expect he Albert Holden went from private to captain so quickly). Is that database incomplete, does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted 2 November , 2006 Share Posted 2 November , 2006 Phil, Forgive me if I am wrong but did Queen Vic not die in 1901 hence the QSA then it was KSA for 1902. Pedantic from Oxfordshire Cheers, Rob PA Agree not a LSGC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete L Posted 2 November , 2006 Share Posted 2 November , 2006 --> QUOTE(Rob B @ Nov 2 2006, 04:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Phil, Forgive me if I am wrong but did Queen Vic not die in 1901 hence the QSA then it was KSA for 1902. Pedantic from Oxfordshire Cheers, Rob PA Agree not a LSGC. No sorry Rob. The qualification for the KSA was 18 months. So you could get the QSA even if you were only there after QV died. And if you did get the KSA you automatically got a QSA as well. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveE Posted 2 November , 2006 Share Posted 2 November , 2006 --> QUOTE(Rob B @ Nov 2 2006, 04:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Phil, Forgive me if I am wrong but did Queen Vic not die in 1901 hence the QSA then it was KSA for 1902. Pedantic from Oxfordshire Cheers, Rob PA Agree not a LSGC. Agreed, she did. HOWEVER, QSA = pre-1901 and KSA = 1902 doesn't follow. Cribbed directly from this Website the qualification for QSA and KSA was thus. "The KSA was issued to personnel who were serving in South Africa on or after 1 January 1901 and who would have completed at least 18 months' service prior to 1 June 1902. Any service in South Africa during 1901 or 1902 that did not meet this criteria was recognised by the award of the appropriate date clasp to the Queen's South Africa Medal." I think you'll see what Phil was getting at Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted 2 November , 2006 Share Posted 2 November , 2006 Thanks guys, wrong again! Cheers, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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