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Can anyone tell me anything about this photo
Hi,
This is a picture of my great great Grandparents. Are you able to tell me anything about the badges etc of his uniform? I know when he joined the army in 1903 he was in the Hampshire Regiment. Any help would be gratefully received Thank you Emma |
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Hello Emma, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.
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The badges indicate he ws a member of the Machine Gun Corps. The two chevrons (Overseas service stripes) on his right sleeve would suggest the picture was taken after 1918. The chevrons on the left sleeve are good conduct stripes and indicate 12 years good conduct. Attached is a better picture of the cap badge, button and the shoulder title.
Dave Last edited by dragon166; 14-11-20 at 01:11 AM. |
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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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As so often happened, the regiment or corps a soldier began his service with, in this case the Hampshires, changed during the war.
The MGC drew men from all regiments, becoming quite large by the war's end. CB
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Nothing to add other than, he looks to be wearing a 1914-15 star ribbon.
Tony.
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I think also there is an 'I' under his MGC title, meaning 'Infantry'.
Also it would have been the General service button on his service dress. Chris |
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Have you searched for his 'Service File' which (if survived) would be in the National Archives.
You might get some details if you post a similar quest on the https://www.greatwarforum.org/ |
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Thank you
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Thank you all for responding so quickly with the information and pictures. I hope I am responding correctly on here, this is the first forum I have ever posted on!
I am overwhelmed with the amount of information you were all able to share thank you so much. Emma |
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