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Originally Posted by Beckford
The original card is inscribed "Yours sincerely, Cyril Lewis".
A 2530 Pte Cyril Lewis enlisted in 2/1 RGH - based on his number this would have been between 9 and 17 October 1914. He went on to serve in 12th, 10th & 1/6 Bns Glosters.
I can't find another Cyril Lewis serving in the RGH.
Clive
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So presumably if this is Cyril Lewis who enlisted in October 1914 why is he wearing the Imperial tablet?
Was it issued with the uniform?
Did a long serving member of the RGH give it to him to wear for the photo as a joke?
Your thoughts?
Rob