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Forum: Headdress 26-01-19, 07:51 AM

Replies: 18 Please Help Identify Regiment Views: 1,119 Posted By 8055Bell I've found that JA Brown joined the Army in May... I've found that JA Brown joined the Army in May 1917 and went to France on 9th June. If he joined one of the the Employment Companies that he previously been a DLI Works Company, may he have been...

Forum: Headdress 19-12-18, 05:32 PM

Replies: 18 Please Help Identify Regiment Views: 1,119 Posted By 8055Bell i now have confirmation that our man was 208211... i now have confirmation that our man was 208211 in LC. I presume he was called up in 9/2016 as a man previously rejected as unfit. He would then have been in the Training Reserve and worn a General...

Forum: Headdress 14-12-18, 01:20 PM

Replies: 18 Please Help Identify Regiment Views: 1,119 Posted By 8055Bell Hi Leigh, I'm told he was blown off a wagon in... Hi Leigh, I'm told he was blown off a wagon in France. I'm hoping to receive a Service Number to narrow down the search. Thanks Tim

Forum: Headdress 14-12-18, 12:33 PM

Replies: 18 Please Help Identify Regiment Views: 1,119 Posted By 8055Bell I agree with Alan O. Strange to see transfer to... I agree with Alan O. Strange to see transfer to Infantry and may be original badge. No known gallantry award, so the Medal Ribbon is another anomaly. I thought it was a Star Ribbon, but that makes...

Forum: Headdress 14-12-18, 11:51 AM

Replies: 18 Please Help Identify Regiment Views: 1,119 Posted By 8055Bell The chap's son tells me his father enlisted in... The chap's son tells me his father enlisted in May 1917 and the photo was taken in August 1919. He's checking details to solve the mystery. I'm presuming the chap was transferred to the Light...

Forum: Headdress 13-12-18, 08:00 PM

Replies: 18 Please Help Identify Regiment Views: 1,119 Posted By 8055Bell Thanks everyone. I'll find out more and come... Thanks everyone. I'll find out more and come back to you. What is the single chevron on his left arm?

Forum: Headdress 13-12-18, 07:30 PM

Replies: 18 Please Help Identify Regiment Views: 1,119 Posted By 8055Bell Please Help Identify Regiment As far as I know the chap on the left was conscripted in 1917 and served in the Labour Corps. He was from Manchester and had been refused service before, due to poor eye sight. Any help appreciated?

Forum: Headdress 25-10-17, 06:30 PM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell Yes -John Edward Brown Yes -John Edward Brown

Forum: Headdress 25-10-17, 04:22 PM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell Ribbons and Gongs. I hope someone can identify... Ribbons and Gongs. I hope someone can identify these. I'm stumped! Isn't this a classic Dads Army photo.

Forum: Headdress 25-10-17, 06:53 AM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell John was promoted from 2/Lt to Lt in Nov 1915 (or... John was promoted from 2/Lt to Lt in Nov 1915 (or June 1916) - before he went overseas. With only one pip on his sleeve, I can't this is a gallantry medal. He served in the Home Guard in WWII and...

Forum: Headdress 24-10-17, 09:39 PM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell This makes sense. John Brown's son in law Harry... This makes sense. John Brown's son in law Harry Greenfield served in the Intelligence Corps in WWII. Parachuted in to Arnhem allegedly, but claimed he spent the war in Rotherham as a cleaner. This is...

Forum: Headdress 24-10-17, 10:53 AM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell Thanks I didn't know Officers received these. ... Thanks I didn't know Officers received these. Only 2 stripes in 1918 also indicates no previous overseas service. It would be very odd for him not to be wearing medal ribbons for his wedding. ...

Forum: Headdress 24-10-17, 10:48 AM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell He had no known overseas service before WWI, so... He had no known overseas service before WWI, so awards for bravery would seem unlikely. I've searched London Gazette, but the John Brown name is not ideal... Were there any other TF awards for...

Forum: Headdress 24-10-17, 06:28 AM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell This is John Brown's Wedding in 1918. No medal... This is John Brown's Wedding in 1918. No medal ribbons on show. What are the 2 chevrons on his arm please.

Forum: Headdress 24-10-17, 05:54 AM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell John Brown received his Commission in 5/E Yorks... John Brown received his Commission in 5/E Yorks in March 1915 and went to France in Oct 1916, as 2/Lt. This image shows 2 medal ribbons. TFEM (on right) and another. Can anyone help identify the...

Forum: Headdress 24-10-17, 05:35 AM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell Excuse my ignorance. What's a mooey? He was... Excuse my ignorance. What's a mooey? He was promoted Sgt and then Colour Sgt in 1905. This would also indicate pre-1908 - most likely 1905, because I can only see Sgt Rank insignia. He received...

Forum: Headdress 23-10-17, 06:34 PM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell How about this Dark Green and grey arm band? How about this Dark Green and grey arm band?

Forum: Headdress 23-10-17, 06:33 PM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell Can anyone provide a date for these dirty pips... Can anyone provide a date for these dirty pips please?

Forum: Headdress 23-10-17, 06:12 PM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell Thanks Simon, I found a helpful link from... Thanks Simon, I found a helpful link from this....

Forum: Headdress 23-10-17, 06:09 PM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell With 2 photos of a chap who was certainly in 5th... With 2 photos of a chap who was certainly in 5th Cyclist Bttn from 1908, it's clear not all badges were blackened. I wonder if this happened in the War? The larger Sgts group is attached. I...

Forum: Headdress 22-10-17, 04:32 PM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell Courtesy GWF On Abe Books there is a book... Courtesy GWF On Abe Books there is a book entitled: "History of the 2nd East Riding of Yorkshire, Royal Garrison Artillery (Volunteers) Hull" 1907

Forum: Headdress 22-10-17, 04:14 PM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell Thanks Simon, The Service Record specified... Thanks Simon, The Service Record specified 2.V.E.R.Y RGA I'd followed that, but will now look up your reference. There's an amendment on the form, which may explain something. John Edward Brown...

Forum: Headdress 22-10-17, 03:55 PM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell Excellent data, Thanks very much Tim Excellent data, Thanks very much Tim

Forum: Headdress 22-10-17, 03:34 PM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell Informal Sgts group. TF? Did Cyclist Bttn uniform... Informal Sgts group. TF? Did Cyclist Bttn uniform change in 1908-14?

Forum: Headdress 22-10-17, 03:25 PM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,474 Posted By 8055Bell I imagine these are sergeants in TF? The chap at... I imagine these are sergeants in TF? The chap at bottom right was a Colour Sergeant from 1905, but I can't see such insignia

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