British WW1 Cavalry - Repository for Photos

[slick_mick]

Hi All,

As many of you know, it can be a challenge to determine what was worn by the various British cavalry regiments during World War One.

I was thinking it might be a good idea to start a thread (or maybe even someone create a forum photo album) to document photos of British Cavalry soldiers so we have a good reference as to what insignia they wore during WW1.

What do you think?

Regards,

Mick

[mike c]

Hi mick I think it would be a great idea,hope it takes off

[slick_mick]

I'm happy to create albums to put photos in. If people can post them here or email them to me I'm happy to put them into albums as a reference.

Mick

[slick_mick]

I've create albums for each WW1 British Cavalry regiment.

So if you have any pics of WW1 British Cavalry soldiers and officers please post to this thread or send them to me and I'll upload them into the albums.

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...lbum.php?u=344

Mick

[slick_mick]

I'm surprised no one else has commented about this.

I thought there would be interest in having a place where photos of WW1 British cavalry uniforms showing insignia can be displayed.

Mick

[Drmiggy]

Originally Posted by slick_mick

I'm surprised no one else has commented about this.

I thought there would be interest in having a place where photos of WW1 British cavalry uniforms showing insignia can be displayed.

Mick

Sorry Mick for being slow, I completely agree with your idea and hope that it picks up momentum as it will be a great reference for all of us👍

[Frank Kelley]

My contribution is a postcard I've had for about forty years, dated 1915, a very young volunteer in the 3rd Hussars, wearing his best for the portrait, complete with the handsome regimental crop.

Originally Posted by slick_mick

I've create albums for each WW1 British Cavalry regiment.

So if you have any pics of WW1 British Cavalry soldiers and officers please post to this thread or send them to me and I'll upload them into the albums.

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...lbum.php?u=344

Mick

[slick_mick]

Originally Posted by Frank Kelley

My contribution is a postcard I've had for about forty years, dated 1915, a very young volunteer in the 3rd Hussars, wearing his best for the portrait, complete with the handsome regimental crop.

Have added him to the album.

Mick

[William]

Hi Mick,

Here's a foto of my Granddad, D15407 Private William Grier, which you are welcome to use, but not sure it fits any of your albums?

Awra best

William

Originally Posted by slick_mick

Hi All,

As many of you know, it can be a challenge to determine what was worn by the various British cavalry regiments during World War One.

I was thinking it might be a good idea to start a thread (or maybe even someone create a forum photo album) to document photos of British Cavalry soldiers so we have a good reference as to what insignia they wore during WW1.

What do you think?

Regards,

Mick

[slick_mick]

Originally Posted by William

Hi Mick,

Here's a foto of my Granddad, D15407 Private William Grier, which you are welcome to use, but not sure it fits any of your albums?

Awra best

William

Thanks - have added him to the 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) album.

Mick

[leigh kitchen]

Originally Posted by William

Hi Mick,

Here's a foto of my Granddad, D15407 Private William Grier, which you are welcome to use, but not sure it fits any of your albums?

Awra best

William

You may have this info. already, but just in case:


First Name:
William
Surname:
Grier
Age:
23 years
Incident Details:
Army Order 29 of January 1919.
Information:
Particulars furnished: Canterbury, 28/05/1919.
Rank:
Private
Service Number:
D/15407
Service From Date:
08/06/1915
Service To Date:
13/01/1919
Silver War Badge Number:
B/210644
War Office Ref. Number:
CC/607
Reason for Discharge:
Paragraph 392 King's Regulations (xvi) No longer physically fit for war service. 2
Overseas:
Yes
Service:
British Army
Primary Unit:
6th Reserve Regiment Of Dragoons
Archive Reference:
SWB/2961
Collection:
Silver War Badge List 1914-1918




First Name:
William
Initials:
W
Surname:
Grier
Age:
23
Nationality:
British
Incident Details:
No longer physically fit for war service
Rank:
Private
Service Number:
15407
Service From Date:
08-Jun-15
Service To Date:
13-Jan-19
Silver War Badge Number:
B210644
Gazette Page:
CC 607
Overseas:
Yes
Service:
British Army
Regiment:
reserve regiment of dragoons
Battalion:
6
Collection:
Silver War Badge List 1914-1918