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Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran and other Lapel Badges. 25-09-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By XIII
I have read that C.O is Commanding Officer

I have read that C.O is Commanding Officer
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 12-09-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 432
Posted By XIII
If you go the the National Archives website you...

If you go the the National Archives website you will be able to search the Ops for 16 Squadron in 1941. These records will show more information on the man.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-09-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 217
Posted By XIII
Gordon School

Gordon School
Forum: General Topics. 14-07-23, 05:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 274
Posted By XIII
His medical records show he had Pleurisy. See...

His medical records show he had Pleurisy. See attached.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 19-04-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,315
Posted By XIII
There is a photo of him on Ancestry in family...

There is a photo of him on Ancestry in family trees. See below
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 19-04-23, 06:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,315
Posted By XIII
I found this: PS - Middlesex Regiment. 16th...

I found this: PS - Middlesex Regiment. 16th (Public Schools) Battalion
PW - Middlesex Regiment. 18th, 19th & 26th (Public Works) Battalions (Later Labour Corps) , so it could have been an error...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 20-09-22, 07:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 631
Posted By XIII
Also has a MID

Also has a MID
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 11-08-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By XIII
Air Formation Signals

Air Formation Signals
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 31-07-22, 06:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 915
Posted By XIII
I got the info from the attached record.

I got the info from the attached record.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-07-22, 09:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 915
Posted By XIII
His service record has his service abroad as...

His service record has his service abroad as India and South Africa.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-07-22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 915
Posted By XIII
From the bible

From the bible
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-07-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 915
Posted By XIII
The number 20 could be the year he was demobbed...

The number 20 could be the year he was demobbed 1920, 14 is when he enlisted 1914 and the last digits are likely 18 as he was MID’d in 1918. His service record is online.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 14-07-22, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,932
Posted By XIII
One way of spotting copies is to run your finger...

One way of spotting copies is to run your finger nail over the surface behind the lettering. It should feel rough like a matchbox striker. If it is smooth it’s a copy. The example you have shown...
Forum: General Topics. 29-06-22, 06:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By XIII
Hopefully this works

Hopefully this works
Forum: General Topics. 20-04-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 597
Posted By XIII
Best thing to do is to get his service history as...

Best thing to do is to get his service history as that should tell you his entitlement and if he served overseas etc. This is the url https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records
Forum: General Topics. 02-03-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 695
Posted By XIII
I think that this is your man

I think that this is your man
Forum: General Topics. 21-02-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 706
Posted By XIII
Here you go

Here you go
Forum: General Topics. 15-01-22, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 868
Posted By XIII
Alfred Jonathan Hodgkinson 6918 Shropshire Light...

Alfred Jonathan Hodgkinson 6918 Shropshire Light Infantry - sickness Discharge 1916
Forum: General Topics. 04-01-22, 05:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,159
Posted By XIII
Found the attached for you that states “killed in...

Found the attached for you that states “killed in action”. Also on find my past it has killed in action in Egypt.
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 28-12-21, 08:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 647
Posted By XIII
This is from RA Attestations 1940. It’s the only...

This is from RA Attestations 1940. It’s the only Sidney Haste RA that I could find.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 18-11-21, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,017
Posted By XIII
Looks to be the hallmark for Edinburgh 1915/16

Looks to be the hallmark for Edinburgh 1915/16
Forum: General Topics. 01-10-21, 07:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,251
Posted By XIII
This is from Fold3

This is from Fold3
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 28-09-21, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 811
Posted By XIII
It is one of those quirks of British Medals that...

It is one of those quirks of British Medals that the Defence Medal was only awarded for 6 months overseas service in territories subjected to air attack. Therefore as many ships were not under air...
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 28-09-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By XIII
The first obvious thing to look for is that there...

The first obvious thing to look for is that there is a DOT. After the ship name and in most cases the tallies are very faded.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 28-09-21, 01:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 811
Posted By XIII
I would assume that this is a Royal Naval group...

I would assume that this is a Royal Naval group given that there is no Defence Medal present. It is unusual to get a WW2 Naval Group with a Defence Medal....
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