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Old 02-08-20, 07:36 AM
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Hi all,

I have a family photo but I am really struggling to identify the unit. There is a partial shoulder patch that can be seen - does anyone have any ideas what it is? Any information (badge or otherwise) would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance
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Old 02-08-20, 12:27 PM
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welcome to the forum - the full photo would help.

I assume he is British?

Is it WW2 battledress he has on?
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Old 02-08-20, 12:31 PM
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Thanks for the reply Alan.

Yes he is British and I believe the photo is ww2 service. I have attached full photo

Thanks in advance
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Old 02-08-20, 12:48 PM
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Could be X11 Corps.

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Hi all,

I have a family photo but I am really struggling to identify the unit. There is a partial shoulder patch that can be seen - does anyone have any ideas what it is? Any information (badge or otherwise) would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance
G'day

Id suggest that you post as much details of your man as possible, ie his full name, where he was born and the date of birth, theres sure to be someone on the forum who can help. Sorry but we are not mind readers.

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Old 02-08-20, 12:52 PM
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XII_Corps_(United_Kingdom)

Any idea of his regiment?
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Old 02-08-20, 02:02 PM
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Thanks all.

I'm afraid I have no information of his military service at all except this photo and that he served in WW2.

His name was Frederick Ward, son of Frederick and May. He was born 9th March 1918.

Thanks again
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Undoubtedly XII Corps.

Similar example attached.

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For what it's worth, definitely concur. The formation badge in the image is WWII British Army XII Corps in printed configuration.
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Old 02-08-20, 04:27 PM
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Undoubtedly XII Corps.

Similar example attached.

Jon
Thanks all - not sure I would ever have been able to work this out!

Much appreciated
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Old 22-01-21, 11:36 AM
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Hi all,

Thanks again to all who helped previously to identify the shoulder badge as XII corps.

Just revisiting this family member and wondered if there were any other clues in this photo which might aid me in tracking the right chap?

I can see no other insignia (is this unusual? I don't know if the roping around the shoulder/armpit indicates anything?) but maybe there are other clues?

Thanks in advance!


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Thanks for the reply Alan.

Yes he is British and I believe the photo is ww2 service. I have attached full photo

Thanks in advance
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