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Originally Posted by Balian
Not sure if this helps or complicates things any as this was in the same box.
The forage caps have 'Jack Kirkpatrick' inside, the caubeen has 'Kirkpatrick' and the webbing, gaitors, lee enfield case, belt etc. have a mixture of 'Kirkpatrick' or JBK.
Do you think John Kirkpatrick went by name of Jack or possibly 2 different family members and this is a mixture of their items.
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If you have his pay book your probably have more information than any of us can find out about him on the internet. His service papers will still be held by the M.O.D. for many years. Regimental journals will be your best hope of finding out about his career and where he served.