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11-05-18, 04:35 PM
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Uncle Charlie
Hi
In 1944, one of my Dad's friends who I used to know as "Uncle Charlie" used to visit us. I always understood he was a Commando - I'm not sure if this was correct, but I do know that he was extremely strong and also a very good boxer with a knock-out punch. I never saw him after about 1946 and don't know what happened to him. I would like to know know more about him and wonder if anyone can tell from the photograph, what rank and regiment he might have been with. Epson_11052018172239.jpg Many thanks JerryD 
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11-05-18, 05:57 PM
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It seems he has a coloured cloth strip at the tip of the first pip....And what about the shoulder badge.
Jo
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12-05-18, 04:26 PM
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The formation sign is that of Southern Command, its background all one colour. The arm of service strip below it appears to be the same colour and I would suggest that both may be those of the Royal Army Medical Corps.
The Southern Command sign was usually worn by those serving in static formations such as training centres, depots and schools. There is no evidence in the photo of any connection with Commandos. Jon
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