Regiment Identification Needed

[Max]

Hello Everyone

A friend asked me whether I could identify the unit to which these men belonged. I haven't a clue and I was wondering if any of the resident experts have an idea. Please note the loaves of bread being held by the men at either end of the front row.

Andy

[Guest Ian Bowbrick]

Bakers of the ASC?

The pouches on the belts might help - does anyone know what they hold or are for?

[Max]

Thanks for that Ian.

I thought that maybe the loaves of bread were a cryptic reference to something or other. However, you are most likely right as they look like the best fed WW1 grouping that I have ever seen

Thanks again

Andy

[Joe Sweeney]

The pouches belonged to Patt. 03 Bandolier equipment. The pouches are the Mk II pouches which held 15 Rds of .303 ammunition. Nothing to do with baking.

Joe Sweeney

[Max]

Thanks Joe

The one thing I omitted to mention is that written on the back of the photo is printed "Bulford Camp,Salisbury Plain"

Andy

[Guest Ian Bowbrick]

The pouches belonged to Patt. 03 Bandolier equipment.  The pouches are the Mk II pouches which held 15 Rds of .303 ammunition.  Nothing to do with baking.

Joe Sweeney

I assume you have never tasted scoff - having lived off it, I can tell you that if it was ever revealed that lead was included, it would only confirm a long held suspicion of me and my old mates

Ian Bowbrick

[Rob Bulloch]

Great photograph Andy, the soldiers in the group are wearing two different types of caps, would one of the types of headwear be a "Cor Blimey Hat" ?? All the best.

Rob.