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

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,353 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: 3,353 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: 3,353 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: 3,353 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: 3,353 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: 3,353 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: 3,353 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: 3,353 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: 3,353 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: 3,353 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: 3,353 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: 3,353 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: 3,353 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: 3,353 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: 3,353 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: 3,353 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: 3,353 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: 3,353 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

Forum: Headdress 22-10-17, 03:19 PM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,353 Posted By 8055Bell A mixture of head gear. Did the side hats come... A mixture of head gear. Did the side hats come later? Any dates? What colours were they?

Forum: Headdress 22-10-17, 03:16 PM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,353 Posted By 8055Bell I think this is also 1/VB. can anyone provide a... I think this is also 1/VB. can anyone provide a date?

Forum: Headdress 22-10-17, 03:09 PM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,353 Posted By 8055Bell Thanks Alan When did they stop using those... Thanks Alan When did they stop using those uniforms? Is it definitely E Yorks? Tim

Forum: Headdress 22-10-17, 10:31 AM

Replies: 44 East Yorks 1895-1914 Views: 3,353 Posted By 8055Bell East Yorks 1895-1914 Hi Forum, I'm researching a WWI Officer in 5/E Yorks Cyclist Bttn attached to XIII Corps Bttn Army Cyclist Corps. He had long service before hostilities:- 1895-1898 1st East Riding of Yorkshire...

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