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Corpl C. A. Essams. Squad Oct 1914
Presumably CA Essams is seated (in the Corporal's uniform).
Question - are these healthy specimens in PT kit? The gent marked with an "X" over his head was Arthur Glanville "Glan" Wills. Arthur Glanville Wills - Pte 1507 Coldstream Guards. Is the insignia correct for this regiment? |
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Cpl Essams will be the man in the centre of the front row with the pace stick. He appears to have had a brother in the same battalion.
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Arthur Glanville Wills's original service number was 11379. He was allotted the number 1507 on his transfer to the Guards Machine Gun Regiment.
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Ah, many thanks for the clarification and images.
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Ties for PT?
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An interesting photograph indeed, I would say that these Men are not dressed for PT but rather they are wearing some form of informally issued jumper immediately after the Squad was formed and prior to the full issue of Uniform. This theory is evidenced by the ties being worn, they appear to be a strange mixture of colours and styles for any officially issued item and it also looks as though a mixture of civilian trousers are being worn.
The two Men in the lighter jumpers with their arms crossed are probably the PTI's for this Squad. The Private Soldier standing to the left in uniform is also probably the Squad's Trained Soldier, there to assist Corporal Essam in the day to day running of the Squads training. It may be a trick of the light but he appears to be wearing the multiple good conduct chevrons of an 'Old Sweat' on his left sleeve. Lastly, and not wishing to be pedantic but the Corporal is not carrying a pace stick but some form of Regimental Cane. Is this the photograph in full or has it been cropped to only show half of the Squad? Best regards Simon. |
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Another similar Squad photograph currently for sale on Ebay showing the same style of jumper being worn, again in 1914. (No link to the Seller on my part).
http://https://www.ebay.ie/itm/cvb-6...item4d5c692337 Simon |
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Sorry, link didn't work, another attempt below.
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/cvb-60-WW1-Co...item4d5c692337 Simon |
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* the 5th badge was to be awarded after 23 years but this could be brought forward by 2 years for continuous good conduct. |
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