Welcome Emma.
His cap badge is that of the Machine Gun Corps (MGC) who were formed October 1915 and disbanded in 1922.
On his right sleeve he wears 2 overseas service chevrons, these were introduced from 1918 with each denoting a year’s service overseas during WW1. The 1914 chevron was coloured red and remaining years were blue.
On his left sleeve he has 3 good conduct chevrons with what appears to be a wound stripe above it (I think - just visible).
So we can say he served 2 years overseas during the war, as both stripes appear the same colour we can say 1914 was not one of these years, during which he was wounded. The photo must date between 1918-22, most probably the end of the war I’d suggest late 1918/early ‘19 as if your join date of 1903 is correct he would likely be due a 4th good conduct chevron in 1919.
If I’m mistaken I’m sure others will correct me.
Edit: looks like dragon166 beat me to it, that’ll teach me to make a cup of tea mid typing.
Last edited by Luke H; 13-11-20 at 12:52 AM.
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