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Old 03-05-18, 09:07 PM
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We've been trying to find info on our great-grandad, who served in WW1. We have 1 photo of him, in uniform, but no one seems to be able to identify his rank! Every "expert" we've spoken to has given us a different opinion!
He has shoulder title that looks like "RP", though we have been told it could be "HP", "HR", "BP", "BF", etc!
Can anyone help?!
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Old 03-05-18, 09:48 PM
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Welcome to the Forum familyfinder. Your account is active and open for posts.
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Old 03-05-18, 09:50 PM
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RF with a grenade above, Royal Fusiliers.

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Old 03-05-18, 10:58 PM
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With out doubt RF
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Old 04-05-18, 06:54 AM
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The RF is his regiment not his rank, a full picture would be more helpful for you in giving any information rather than just his shoulder.
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Old 15-10-18, 06:25 PM
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Sorry, here's the full photo!
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Old 15-10-18, 06:34 PM
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Two overseas service chevrons on the right cuff.
I'm not sure if there's an inverted chevron the left?
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Old 15-10-18, 06:41 PM
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A slightly clearer example perhaps:

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Old 15-10-18, 07:16 PM
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Definitely RP......Regimental Police?
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Old 15-10-18, 07:17 PM
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Definitely RP......Regimental Police?
I have to disagree with you, it is clearly RF.

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Old 15-10-18, 07:31 PM
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RF, for sure. Absolutely no doubt in my mind.
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Old 15-10-18, 08:08 PM
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Have to say it's RF [Royal fusiliers ] for me to, and the inverted stripe on his left arm is for good conduct as far as I was aware ??
His Rank is Fusilier (private)
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Old 15-10-18, 08:14 PM
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Yes, I'm just not sure if I'm imagining the chevron?
I'd go with RF with grenade above too.
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Old 15-10-18, 10:36 PM
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Can you tell us your great grandfather's name?
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Old 16-10-18, 08:56 AM
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Gentlemen, I think that I should have gone to specsavers!! Lol !...,RF it is, I agree.
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