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Old 24-11-12, 05:57 PM
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A friend of mine is trying to get some information on the Rifle Volunteers shown in these photos. She thinks there may be a connection with Huntingdon.

All suggestions appreciated.

Jon
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Old 24-11-12, 06:29 PM
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Jon,

There was only one numbered Corps raised within the county of Huntingdon which, from 1872, became part of the 1st.Admin Battalion, Cambridgeshire Rifle Volunteers. ( Westlake- "Tracing the Rifle Volunteers " )

The first officers were-

Captain the Hon Octavius Duncombe ) Late 1st Life Guards
Lt.John M.Heathcote and
Ensign William V. Theed

Due to the similarity of early rifle volunteer uniforms it is very difficult, as I am sure you know, to positively indentify individual units.

Can we ask what book page 29B is from. Is there a clue in the book ?

The Pouch Belt badge might help if the image was a little clearer.

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a possiblity.
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Old 26-11-12, 08:13 AM
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Peter and Bob,

Many thanks. All I needed to know in two emails. The crest is undoubtedly that which appears on the cross belt.

A tribute to the expertise of the Forum's members

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