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Showing results 1 to 25 of 44 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: fyrftr422

Forum: Infantry 22-02-16, 02:45 PM

Replies: 9 Midland Regiment metal shoulder title Views: 1,588 Posted By fyrftr422 I'm hoping to get to the Hastings and Prince... I'm hoping to get to the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment museum in Belleville in the coming weeks to give them a copy of my Grandfather's service file due to his militia service with the 2nd Bat....

Forum: Infantry 22-02-16, 02:41 PM

Replies: 9 Midland Regiment metal shoulder title Views: 1,588 Posted By fyrftr422 My thoughts exactly. Here are a couple shots... My thoughts exactly. Here are a couple shots of the N and S Midland titles I did find, but certainly not in anyway similar of the curved one I found and bought.

Forum: Infantry 22-02-16, 01:17 PM

Replies: 9 Midland Regiment metal shoulder title Views: 1,588 Posted By fyrftr422 I had thought maybe they were part of a British... I had thought maybe they were part of a British Divisional shoulder title. The South and North Midland Divisions were present in both World Wards and I have seen pics of them online from time to...

Forum: Infantry 21-02-16, 02:56 PM

Replies: 9 Midland Regiment metal shoulder title Views: 1,588 Posted By fyrftr422 Here is a closeup of the front and a shot of the... Here is a closeup of the front and a shot of the rear of the emblem ... finally. Have to admit, never seen a shoulder emblem with the pins soldered on the back like that, usually just the eye holes...

Forum: Infantry 24-01-16, 02:05 AM

Replies: 9 Midland Regiment metal shoulder title Views: 1,588 Posted By fyrftr422 It has been a while and thought I would restart... It has been a while and thought I would restart this thread in hoping someone might know. Anyone?

Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 04-08-14, 12:35 AM

Replies: 11 Pre-WWI, Canadian Grenadier Guards or Winnipeg Grenadiers? Views: 8,034 Posted By fyrftr422 Yes, sorry, should have stated that. It is... Yes, sorry, should have stated that. It is Samuel Martindale (My Wife's Great Grandfather - #404400 of the Royal Montreal Regiment during the war) of the 10th Royal Grenadiers who was with that unit...

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 28-04-14, 12:36 PM

Replies: 11 Same person/unit? Views: 1,218 Posted By fyrftr422 Don't slink off too far, you've been a big help... Don't slink off too far, you've been a big help grumpy. Cheers!

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 27-04-14, 09:43 PM

Replies: 11 Same person/unit? Views: 1,218 Posted By fyrftr422 Unfortunately the file I have obtained is only a... Unfortunately the file I have obtained is only a record of his initial enlistment and discharge, nothing after December of 1914. There are Medal Cards for Albert G. Baker (his Mother's maiden...

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 27-04-14, 04:39 PM

Replies: 11 Same person/unit? Views: 1,218 Posted By fyrftr422 Dumb question here, "indicating out", meaning? ... Dumb question here, "indicating out", meaning? Nevermind, grumpy just asked what I was thinking

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 27-04-14, 02:14 PM

Replies: 11 Same person/unit? Views: 1,218 Posted By fyrftr422 I've never heard of that and from a brief search,... I've never heard of that and from a brief search, picasa 3 is a free download. I'll definitely have to try that out, thanks for the tip.

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 27-04-14, 12:41 AM

Replies: 11 Same person/unit? Views: 1,218 Posted By fyrftr422 I have to admit, seeing that guy in the front row... I have to admit, seeing that guy in the front row you point out certainly caught my eye as well and had me doubting the X above the 3rd guy from the right, top row. I can only go by my Wife's...

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 26-04-14, 10:40 PM

Replies: 11 Same person/unit? Views: 1,218 Posted By fyrftr422 Same person/unit? I dug up a few more old photos of First World War family members and these raised more questions than answers. They are all supposed to be Albert George Wettle (although the 3rd group shot - he is...

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 12-04-14, 01:24 PM

Replies: 27 Unknown cap badges Views: 2,679 Posted By fyrftr422 I stand corrected, and no, I have never been to... I stand corrected, and no, I have never been to that continent. Alfred was there Oct-Nov '15, not exactly the warmest months of the year.

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 11-04-14, 07:35 PM

Replies: 27 Unknown cap badges Views: 2,679 Posted By fyrftr422 I can't imagine winter in Alexandria, Egypt would... I can't imagine winter in Alexandria, Egypt would warrant a greatcoat though. :)

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 24-03-14, 07:14 PM

Replies: 11 Royal Sussex Regiment photo? Views: 1,911 Posted By fyrftr422 Ahh, the daily spider cull. That would explain... Ahh, the daily spider cull. That would explain the commanding officer standing at the back of the bunch with 2 other officers covering his flanks, so spiders have to get past all 30 bayonets to get...

Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 23-03-14, 10:34 PM

Replies: 8 RAOC collar badge? Views: 1,040 Posted By fyrftr422 Rank insignia? He is listed as a Sergeant when... Rank insignia? He is listed as a Sergeant when looking at his Attestation Papers at the library/Archives website. The ribbons on his chest, I would imagine to be his King's and Queen's South...

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 23-03-14, 01:49 PM

Replies: 27 Unknown cap badges Views: 2,679 Posted By fyrftr422 That is strange that only 2 of his children would... That is strange that only 2 of his children would be named on the form. They had 5 altogether, Adelaide, Frank, Albert, Robert and Leslie (I have a photograph of the 5 of them with Alfred). Wonder...

Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 22-03-14, 08:11 PM

Replies: 8 RAOC collar badge? Views: 1,040 Posted By fyrftr422 I just checked-out his Canadian Attestation... I just checked-out his Canadian Attestation Papers and noticed his marriage to Annie, the photo I have is titled Aunt Annie and Uncle Jim. You definitely found him, Thanks!!!

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 22-03-14, 06:53 PM

Replies: 27 Unknown cap badges Views: 2,679 Posted By fyrftr422 Not entirely a bad thing :) Not entirely a bad thing :)

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 22-03-14, 06:27 PM

Replies: 27 Unknown cap badges Views: 2,679 Posted By fyrftr422 Thx Simon. Strange that they wouldn't have used... Thx Simon. Strange that they wouldn't have used 392 to accomplish the same purpose? Just speculation on my part, I',m still new at the British paperwork. I, so far, know little to nothing about...

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 22-03-14, 02:32 PM

Replies: 27 Unknown cap badges Views: 2,679 Posted By fyrftr422 That is excellent info, much more than I have... That is excellent info, much more than I have known, looking forward to passing this onto others int he family. I noticed on the Silver War Badge card that his reason for discharge is numbered...

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 22-03-14, 12:40 PM

Replies: 27 Unknown cap badges Views: 2,679 Posted By fyrftr422 That's his medal card is it not? Forgive my... That's his medal card is it not? Forgive my ignorance, I'm familiar with the Canadian documents, not so much with the British ones. What does all that mean, I see he had an early discharge, which...

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 21-03-14, 07:01 PM

Replies: 27 Unknown cap badges Views: 2,679 Posted By fyrftr422 Thx Tinto That was the confirmation I was... Thx Tinto That was the confirmation I was looking for. I am sure it is him on the left (Alfred James Wettle) but wanted to be sure via the cap badge. He enlisted July 1, 1915 at the ripe old age...

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 21-03-14, 01:04 PM

Replies: 11 Royal Sussex Regiment photo? Views: 1,911 Posted By fyrftr422 It is possible that this photo is also of Frank... It is possible that this photo is also of Frank with the 5th Royal Sussex. Not really sure though as there is little to go from, via cap badges or shoulder titles. Also, any significance to the...

Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 21-03-14, 12:32 PM

Replies: 11 Royal Sussex Regiment photo? Views: 1,911 Posted By fyrftr422 He was definitely 5th Battalion, I have... He was definitely 5th Battalion, I have confirmation from a couple sources already. I had thought the badge was Royal Sussex but was slightly different, until I was guided to a picture of the 5th...

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