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09-09-14, 05:48 PM
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WW1 soldier - help please!
Hi all,
I am trying to help out one family with their ancestor research but the first step is find out his branch where he served during the war. Unfortunately it is impossible to do with his name (one very common Irish name). Therefore can some of you please help me with the insignia, period, etc that is possible to see on the picture. Again, unfortunately I do not have better scan - that's all that was possible to get from large family picture. Thanking you in advance, Timo aka Phaethon 
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I am always looking early (pre 1939) British ribbon bars with foreign awards; interesting devices or just different construction solutions. Also I am seeking Royal Dublin Fusiliers items. I can help in small scale to research RDF soldiers (MICs, medal rolls, additional information, etc). 
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09-09-14, 06:18 PM
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Looks like a Gunner in the Royal Regiment of Artillery with 2 Good Conduct badges (5 Years) on the left sleeve below the crossed flags of a Signaller. One of the Uniform buffs can possibly date it better than Post 1902 (introduction of RA Cap Badge).
Marc Last edited by 54Bty; 09-09-14 at 06:28 PM.
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09-09-14, 06:53 PM
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If its on a postcard which it looks, and sat in a studio with the missus I would be confident to say its a typical WW1 card.
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09-09-14, 11:11 PM
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I would agree with Marc. He definitely looks like a Gunner, judging from the shape of the cap badge, and bandolier. Since he's wearing a bandolier, does that mean he was mounted, i.e. RHA?
David
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10-09-14, 06:51 AM
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Quote:
regards
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13-09-14, 07:24 PM
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Thank you very much guys!
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I am always looking early (pre 1939) British ribbon bars with foreign awards; interesting devices or just different construction solutions. Also I am seeking Royal Dublin Fusiliers items. I can help in small scale to research RDF soldiers (MICs, medal rolls, additional information, etc).
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16-09-14, 08:45 PM
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Thanks arvp!
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I am always looking early (pre 1939) British ribbon bars with foreign awards; interesting devices or just different construction solutions. Also I am seeking Royal Dublin Fusiliers items. I can help in small scale to research RDF soldiers (MICs, medal rolls, additional information, etc).
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