Uniforms of WW1

[chocks2]

According to the book "British Army Uniforms and Insignia" by Brian Davis (Arms and Armour Press 1983). Good Conduct Badges were awarded as follows:-1 = 2 Years2 = 5 Years3 =12 Years4 = 16 Years5 = 21 Yerars6 = 26 Years7 = 32 years8 = 38 Years9 = 43 Years10 = 48 yearsAlthough up 10 badges were awarded only a maximum of 5 were permited to be worn after 1939. Badges were only worn by Corporals and below.Hope this helps.NB - Good Conduct badges for the Royal Navy are awarded at 4 year intervals up to a maximum of 3 badges may be worn

 

[sheldontony]

I am sorry, I should have put in my original post that in 1911 he was registered as living in Abertillery and not in the Army. He then volunteered in 1915 aged 44. I believe his total army service amounted to less than 4 years so that is why I am confused that he has 3 stripes.

 

[mhemery]

I believe I took this site off the BHF some time back https://homepage.ntlworld.com/mike.comerford/ORDNANCE/48b.htm but I think tony is asking more about time scale for his GT grand father as the 2nd boer war lasted abt 2 years or more and if he died in 1915 then only 1 year WW1 but he must have had some service time in between wars. Michael

 

[mhemery]

is this your GT Grandfather and his son tony, Michael

 

[sheldontony]

Yes, a very sad story. It must have been awful for Thomas senior to lose his son at such a young age. It is believed Thomas Reginald was 15 when he volunteered, underage and his father was overage when he volunteered. I wonder how many times that happened.

 

[mhemery]

A Very sad story tony, and an example of our ancestors giving all. do you think the stripes could be a combination of long service ie 2 years and 1 overseas stripe as alberta says the photo is B&W . Michael

 

[sheldontony]

To be truthful it well could be as we know he was in South Africa. I am trying to find a way to date the picture.

 

[Glennys Jean]

I'd love for someone to help me here with this very poor photo of my grandad Clement William Edmonds. He lived in Norfolk at the time of joining the army but I've no indication of the regiments name. It seems the cap badge has a crown on it so should I presume a "Royal" regiment? My search so far has gone towards the RA Medical Corps or the Royal Engineers. Thanks for any hints.

 

[pjmburns]

You don't give a date, did he serve in WW1. If so then the medal rolls show a Clement Edmonds served in the Royal Warwickshire regiment, army number 6278. I can't find a service record so I assume it was part of the burnt records, unfortunately.

Janice

 

[Glennys Jean]

Thanks Janice. I also found 2 x C W Edmonds n°47249 RAMC & 25378 RHA but haven't found a way to know the full christian name. There's so many C's ..... & CW.

 

[maypolebaz]

If it helps, the picture is of a soldier of the WW1 period and his cap badge looks like Royal Engineers.

 

[paul stacey]

I would say definitely RE badge, with the "Kings"crown.

 

[brummie nick]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=r...gineers-cap-badge-ww1-product%2C14137;500;591

 

[Glennys Jean]

Yes thanks! so it looks like the Royal Engineers. I've now found a Clement W EdmUnds N° 181002 in the RE - but no further info whatsoever. (Doesn't really enrich my family story but he did survive the war so lets be thankful for that).

 

[pjmburns]

If you have an address in Norfolk you might be able to find him on the absent voters electoral roll. I imagine that the nearest main library may be able to help there. I did that for a relative in Birmingham and it listed the address (which I knew) and then the regiment.

Janice

 

[pjmburns]

Thanks Janice. I also found 2 x C W Edmonds n°47249 RAMC & 25378 RHA but haven't found a way to know the full christian name. There's so many C's ..... & CW.

25378 was awarded the distinguished conduct medal and from the citation has London as his residence.
Janice

 

[ARippin]

Unknown group of soldiers resting besides some tents.
Six appear to be wearing overalls.
Anyone recognise faces?
Possible links to Palmer, Starkey or Nash of Halberton Street or Dugdale Street.

 

[maypolebaz]

I don't think that head dress was around in WW1, more like early WW2.

 

[ARippin]

Re: Unknown WW1 soldiers - Birmingham link?

​Apologies for posting it in the wrong area.
At least it dates the photo more accurately.
I must admit I couldn't decide what was 'wrong' with the photo, but guess I was 20 odd years out.
Many thanks.

 

[smithsquared]

Hi there,

You kindly helped me, a few months back, tracking down a regiment from a cap badge on an old family wedding photo.

The information you gave me was that the soldier was in the 7th (City of London) Battalion of The London Regiment (TF), I have been trying to find out if he is another relative, the brides brother, Henry (Harry) Edgar Colman, Service Number 4934??) - Born 1897 in Fulham. Does anyone know how I can find out if Henry Colman was in this regiment.

Thanks in advance

Bob

 

[paul stacey]

Cannot see from the buttons, the cap badge could be, Fusiliers, Grenadiers, RE, or most likely RA, with the white lanyard, I think 1914/18, but the forage cap and tunic were in use right up to WW2.Paul

 

[laraine]

I’m just wondering if anyone can tell me what uniform the man is wearing or what regiment he is from, he is possibly my gt grandfather, wondering if anyone could put a name to him also.
Thanks