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tgrubb

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Hi

Yet another unidentified family photograph has surfaced. It is faint and the cap badge will not scan any clearer than this small blur but can anyone help? He looks too old to be a front line soldier but what are the alternatives?

Thanks

Tim

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Probably a reservist recalled to the Colours - not a Granadier; possibly a Welsh Fusilier?

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Hi

Yet another unidentified family photograph has surfaced. It is faint and the cap badge will not scan any clearer than this small blur but can anyone help? He looks too old to be a front line soldier but what are the alternatives?

Thanks

Tim

Possibly Lancashire Fusiliers. Can you see anything on the round bit at the bottom of the badge?

stevem

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Hi

Yet another unidentified family photograph has surfaced. It is faint and the cap badge will not scan any clearer than this small blur but can anyone help? He looks too old to be a front line soldier but what are the alternatives?

Thanks

Tim

My guess is the 7th County of London, the flames look more upright than those on the other Fusilier Regiments. The grenade ought to have a nickel 7 on it but the photo is indistinct. Any family history, locations available?

Keith

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Is there a badge on his right sleeve where the big crease is? it does seem a bit high up for a rank badge so i might be imagining it.... he is one smart soldier.

Mick

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Alan, Mick, Keith, Stevem

Thanks for the replies. Generally this side of the family is from the SE so London is more likely than a Welsh or northern regiment. Other than that all I know is that the postcard is to my great great aunt. I have attached some close ups of the areas you all mentioned. They are from a 1200dpi image so I can't really get them any clearer.

Thanks for your help

Tim

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