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23-04-15, 10:21 PM
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WW1 US army identification
Hi, This photo was in the collection of my great uncle who was born in Jamaica in 1895. He became a merchant sailor from about 1912 and lived mainly in New York and knew may people around Manhattan through WW1. As far as I know he did not serve in any army/navy himself and this photo is definitely not him.
No one in the family now recognizes this man who could be from the British West Indies or USA. I would be very grateful for any help with identification of his regiment or name. 
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24-04-15, 01:14 AM
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Hi Shirl....he could be what in the USA, was known as an infantry (because of the putties) "Buffalo Soldiers"....I would guess this photo dates to the early 20th Century...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_Soldier Jo
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24-04-15, 01:16 AM
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Looks American. Collar insignia may have given an idea of unit. You may also want to post on the Great War Forum. Regards, Paul.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb....ification.html Last edited by wardog; 24-04-15 at 01:24 AM.
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24-04-15, 01:21 AM
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...I would suggest that you try this website....more chances of hitting the right target. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ Jo
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25-04-15, 06:47 PM
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I have the feeling that He may not be a Regular at all, but perhaps Constabulary, possibly Haiti. U.S. Collar discs of this period were of blackened bronze; the ones in the photo are too bright. All the rest of the uniform looks to be of U.S. origin. I hope this helps.
Jim
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26-04-15, 11:58 AM
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After posting on a U.S. site the consensus of opinion is that the picture is post World War I which explains the shiny collar discs. His unit was most likely 9th or 10th cavalry. Both were all black units. His holster looks to me to be for a revolver, not the .45 Colt M1911 automatic. The revolver was issued as a substitute until production could catch up with demand. His pistol looks to be a revolver. An infantryman would not carry both a rifle and a pistol. A cavalryman would. His web belt looks to be the type worn in the early 20th century. The pouches are definitely U. S. The rifle sling resembles one I have seen on a Springfield rifle. I don't believe either cavalry regiment deployed to France during the war but served on the Mexican border. I wish I could tell you more about his hat. Hope this is of some help.
Regards, Don
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