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30-01-11, 02:52 PM
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19th century photo of a relative. (from martin)
hi , i am new to this site and came across it while trying to find a regiment from a mid 19th century photo of a relitive. he has no hat on and i have an outline of a collar badge on the photo. it was taken in plymouth and i wonder if this has any significance. i am not sure how to post a photo on here, any help much appreciated. regards martin
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30-01-11, 03:50 PM
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Hi Martin, and welcome to the forum. You have come to right place to find out anything about badges.
To attach a picture, click the little paper clip from the toolbar at the top of the 'reply' option, 'Browse' to find your jpeg on your computer and click 'upload'. Simple as that.
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30-01-11, 04:17 PM
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Welcome, Martin.
PJ
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02-02-11, 07:29 PM
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thaks for your kind comments im not sure if i have attached ok. the guys name is MCKEE, he was originally from scotland but he must have moved about for the photo to have been taken in plymouth. i printed out a copy of the pic and drew round the collar badge and it seemed to resemble a cat or lion. look forward to your expertise. thanks martin
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02-02-11, 09:53 PM
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Do we have a Christian name for Sgt. McKee? PJ
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02-02-11, 10:42 PM
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from martin
thanks for all your replies. idid look at the leicesters but was not convinced as i think he came from scotland. as i said earlier ,i did print a copy off on normal paper and drew the outlines? i will try and find a first name tommorow and also a place of birth. will post again as soon as i find any more .
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02-02-11, 10:46 PM
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Cheers, PJ
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25-02-11, 07:00 PM
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from martin
the mystery is solves, originally he was in the KOSB and then transfered to the GORDON HIGHLANDERS, and from the regimental history it shows that they were in plymouth on the dates when the photos were taken. i have looked at some other old photos on line of old uniforms of the GH and the badge on the collar is the same. so thanks to you all for pointing me in the right direction
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#11
25-02-11, 09:35 PM
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Excellent stuff Martin,
Very glad that you got to the bottom of your enquiry and I'm pleased to have been able to help. I don't suppose you've managed to get up into the loft yet? Kind regards Ry
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03-02-11, 12:02 PM
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03-02-11, 10:25 PM
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from martin
hi i have some more details full name ;Richard McKee, d.o.b approx 1856-58, probable birthplace Maybole, Ayreshire. hope this helps. i am finding this all very interesting. although i collect medals myself i will be a regular viewer and hopefully contributor to your forum. on another subject about 30 years ago my uncle was secratery for the KRRC association and gave me 4 cap badges and told me to keep them as they would be worth something one day. is this the case???? kind regards martin
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03-02-11, 10:32 PM
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03-02-11, 10:36 PM
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Hi martin,
Hopefully PJ or another with the research facility will be able to offer you further help regarding you enquiry. With reference to your KRRC badges. There was a recent enquiry from thr KRRC association regarding badges. Please see the following link and links from that thread for more info. You may find that you have something a bit special (and it may also explain why the association currently don't seem to have a clue). I have tried to contact them offering to help with their research and have some info that they may find useful but no answer as yet. I for one would welcome pictures of your KRRC badges and I expect I am not alone! http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ht=krrc+badges Yours in anticipation. Ry
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