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Old 11-05-23, 08:54 AM
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Hi All
After all that info I have just found another one online down here in SA for a decent price so I snapped it up, could you please look this one up too, hopefully the records are still available!
G8674
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Old 11-05-23, 05:31 PM
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Hi All
After all that info I have just found another one online down here in SA for a decent price so I snapped it up, could you please look this one up too, hopefully the records are still available!
G8674
Thanks, cheers,
Alex
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8674 was Assistant Forewoman Elizabeth Goode. She served in France from 10th November 1917 until 7th July 1919. No other information available I'm afraid. It is my understanding that Forewoman and Assistant Forewoman were the equivalent of NCO ranks (the former being on a par with a Sgt and the latter a Corporal)

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Old 12-05-23, 05:26 AM
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Hi Paul
Again, I am very very thankful for you help. That is superb info and really helpful. I will post the badge once it arrives.
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Alex
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Old 12-05-23, 03:29 PM
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Hi,
While Alex waits for his badge to arrive, maybe Paul could take a look and see if mine is identifiable.

I have two with blades (one bronze, the other has had bronzing removed. Both by Bent and Parker and without number.

The numbered one is gilding metal with lugs. The number been 8863

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Old 12-05-23, 07:08 PM
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Sadly, the papers for 8863 have not survived.
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Old 13-05-23, 05:53 AM
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Sadly, the papers for 8863 have not survived.
That is a pity. Thanks so much for taking a look High Wood
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Sadly, the papers for 8863 have not survived.
Just wondered if someone would be kind enough to look up mine for me - No G15216 Many thanks Denis
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Old 04-03-24, 10:20 AM
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hi all
what an awesome thread and even more awesome badge.
a badge that can identify who actually wore it.
i found this badge today in all places Melbourne Australia and was wondering if anyone could look it up and fingers crossed there are records available
JR Gaunt, No 7781
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Gents

As I don't have Find my past, could I request that someone kindly looks up one for me please? This is of particular interest to me as it was a family members!
The number is : G12265

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Old 04-03-24, 02:13 PM
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None of the three numbers mentioned, G15216, 7781 or G12265 come up searching with the number alone, either with or without the G.
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Old 04-03-24, 02:40 PM
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None of the three numbers mentioned, G15216, 7781 or G12265 come up seearching with the number alone, either with or without the G.
Many thanks for trying its appreciated. The family story goes that my late Aunt joined the WAAC wanting to do her bit, but she really didn't like the uniform and later joined the WRAF, knowing her as I did I can well believe it!

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Many thanks for trying its appreciated. The family story goes that my late Aunt joined the WAAC wanting to do her bit, but she really didn't like the uniform and later joined the WRAF, knowing her as I did I can well believe it!

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The 1918 WRAF service records are on FMP so if you can let me know your aunt's name I might be able to find hers.
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The 1918 WRAF service records are on FMP so if you can let me know your aunt's name I might be able to find hers.
OooH Yes please Kate Johnson (later Kate Seath) but I am sure she was still single at the time.

Thanks for your time.
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Old 04-03-24, 05:07 PM
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Four candidates came up when I searched for Kate Johnson.

Kitty Johnson 4677

Annie Kathleen 21120

Queenie Kathleen 8779

K Johnson 25304.
Being the most likely. It is a discharge certificate that they show. She enlisted at Doncaster on the 16th October 1917 and was employed as a Mess Orderly at the Officers Cadet School, Manston?. No home address is given. She was discharged on the 1st October 1919. Her description was listed as: age 20. Height 5'- 2', Slight build, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown.
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Old 04-03-24, 05:52 PM
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May I please ask if you would see if the one in my collection can be identified. The number is either G17841 or G17341. With my old eyesight I can't be sure. I tried to take a picture, but it isn't very sharp, but hoping someone can make it out.

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