Liz Posted 13 November , 2006 Share Posted 13 November , 2006 Hiya, i wonder if anyone can help me with my g grandfather. I haven't been able to get a photo scanned in because it's broken (!!!!). I really want to find his medal card but don't know what Regiment he served in or anything. I think he was a sergeant, and i wanted to ask whether that can be identified by the stripes on his arm? Also he is wearing four medals, and in one photo he's posed infront of a sign saying 'Sergeants Mess' with various other men. He was also supposed to have been taken POW in france, would that've been recorded at all? Sorry if this is all a bit vague, but i'm so frustrated and want to find out more about this man (btw his name was Matthew Hogan). Thanks for any help, Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshdoc Posted 13 November , 2006 Share Posted 13 November , 2006 Any of these? http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...mp;mediaarray=* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshdoc Posted 13 November , 2006 Share Posted 13 November , 2006 maybe 2nd on this list he was a sgt and wom a bravery medal http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...mp;mediaarray=* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay dubaya Posted 13 November , 2006 Share Posted 13 November , 2006 Hiya, i wonder if anyone can help me with my g grandfather. I haven't been able to get a photo scanned in because it's broken (!!!!). I really want to find his medal card but don't know what Regiment he served in or anything. I think he was a sergeant, and i wanted to ask whether that can be identified by the stripes on his arm? Also he is wearing four medals, and in one photo he's posed infront of a sign saying 'Sergeants Mess' with various other men. He was also supposed to have been taken POW in france, would that've been recorded at all? Sorry if this is all a bit vague, but i'm so frustrated and want to find out more about this man (btw his name was Matthew Hogan). Thanks for any help, Liz Hi ya Liz, let's see what we can do... firstly what is your Great Grandfather's name?, secondly, how many stripes does he have on his arm? If you've got a digital camera it will probably have a macro setting (usually looks like a little flower) this enables you to take close up photos, I stopped using my scanner a while ago, the camera seems to be quicker and yes more than likely there will be some record of him being a POW. We await your reply, cheers, Jon sorry liz just seen his name hiding at the bottom of yuor post. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephyr4 Posted 13 November , 2006 Share Posted 13 November , 2006 You really need to post the picture so someone can hopefully identify his regiment. Ask a freind to scan the photo and put it on disc. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted 13 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 13 November , 2006 Thanks for the replies. I aim to get the photos on asap! Jon, he has 3 stripes on his arm. Also in another photo the soldiers are posing infront of a plaque saying 'B Company 19 Reg' which i don't really know what it means. He also is wearing a sort of sash, and the medals, i could probably ID if i had a picture infront of me!! Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay dubaya Posted 13 November , 2006 Share Posted 13 November , 2006 Thanks for the replies. I aim to get the photos on asap! Jon, he has 3 stripes on his arm. Also in another photo the soldiers are posing infront of a plaque saying 'B Company 19 Reg' which i don't really know what it means. He also is wearing a sort of sash, and the medals, i could probably ID if i had a picture infront of me!! Liz definately a sergeant then of B company 19th Regiment of Foot perhaps, but this would make the photo pre 1900s can you see a cap badge or any markings on his shoulders?, Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted 13 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 13 November , 2006 I don't think it's pre 1900- i've had a closer look and it has a little '2' after the 19- sorry! it's really small! I don't suppose that means much at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay dubaya Posted 13 November , 2006 Share Posted 13 November , 2006 I don't think it's pre 1900- i've had a closer look and it has a little '2' after the 19- sorry! it's really small! I don't suppose that means much at all? I think seeing him on the forum will shed a lot more light, we eagerly await him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted 13 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 13 November , 2006 thanks for your help so far, will sort the pics ASAP !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 13 November , 2006 Share Posted 13 November , 2006 The man Welshdoc mentions in his 2nd post is a Michale, so probably not him Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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