James Crinyion (from Birkenhead) was Regimental Sergeant Major (Acting Warrant Officer Class 1) with the Denbigh Hussars Yeomanry (632) and 24th (Denbighshire Yeomanry) Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers (345170). Joined the Yeomanry in September 1914 at the age of 34. He had just done 12 years Short Service (Cavalry of the Line ) to Corps of Hussars of the Line (8th Hussars 4882, later 15th Hussars 4452) from 1900 to 1912 serving overseas in India.
The photo (undated) of James (sitting on second row far right of picture) with a group of other sergeants. They are wearing infantry uniform so its possible this is taken post 1/March/1917....... POWFs cap badge that looks as if the light is catching a "very worn" bronzed brass or its the bi-metal?
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"A Yeoman from the Stalwart Rural Cavalry"
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