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Old 17-08-18, 09:49 AM
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Hello - Any help would be appreciated with identifying this uniform to try and find the regiment of this soldier.
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Old 17-08-18, 12:17 PM
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Hello bibbypg, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.
Interesting photo. On his sleeve he appears to be wearing signalers' cross flags over cross sabres, which were physical instructors' badges. Can't make out the cap badge.
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Old 17-08-18, 12:20 PM
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Cap Badge looks like Royal Artillery

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Bombardier Royal Artillery wearing the simplified pattern tunic. Skill at Arms/prize/appointment badges as discussed above.
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Two chevrons in RA was Corporal until 1920 or so.
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Thanks to all for your comments. I will take them on board in my research.
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