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Forum: General Topics. 15-12-15, 04:34 AM
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Posted By Wilf
Ticker Riley, excellent reading. I didn't know...

Ticker Riley, excellent reading. I didn't know anything about Gaunts (Until now) it's like reading a book, interesting stuff.
Forum: General Topics. 15-12-15, 04:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 30,623
Posted By Wilf
Me too, I've just spent some time reading through...

Me too, I've just spent some time reading through the thread, interesting stuff. Nice one 'Ticker' it must have taken a lot of time and patience to research all that [JR Gaunt].
Forum: Indian Badges 15-12-15, 03:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,111
Posted By Wilf
That's very interesting. Yes I suppose he could...

That's very interesting. Yes I suppose he could have picked up the shoulder flash as a souvenir/keepsake. Then again, 9th Indian Airborne, never knew of it's existence, another avenue opens. Thank...
Forum: Indian Badges 15-12-15, 03:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,111
Posted By Wilf
Yes indeed so, and according the details on his...

Yes indeed so, and according the details on his medal he must have been at some point in the RA. I have no photo's of him with field guns or anything you might reasonably associate with the RA, but I...
Forum: Indian Badges 15-12-15, 03:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,111
Posted By Wilf
It's not a question of money, I'd pay whatever it...

It's not a question of money, I'd pay whatever it cost but I cant get my dad's records without mums permission because she is his next of kin not me.
Forum: Indian Badges 07-12-15, 11:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,111
Posted By Wilf
Tried it, I have a copy of his death certificate...

Tried it, I have a copy of his death certificate but it seems I have to have my mum's (His wife's) consent before any info can be given to me, and as long as she's alive it's not going to happen,...
Forum: Indian Badges 07-12-15, 11:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,111
Posted By Wilf
OK, right, thanks. Well that's a reasonable...

OK, right, thanks. Well that's a reasonable explanation.

But what about a white lanyard on right shoulder? I've been through all (As far as I know) Para units and none wore a white lanyard, or...
Forum: Indian Badges 07-12-15, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,111
Posted By Wilf
Maybe the Infantry or airborne section might have...

Maybe the Infantry or airborne section might have been a better place to start?
Forum: Indian Badges 07-12-15, 08:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,111
Posted By Wilf
Advice needed...

Hello, first a bit of background: This is about my dad who died in 1963 (Age 34) I'm his son who was born in 1959 and for whatever reason I know almost nothing about my dad. I have a small box of...
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