My grandfather'd WW1 uniform mystery

[Cliffhanger]

Hello,

New bloke here. In light of tomorrow's momentous anniversary I'd dearly like to identify my grandfather's role in WW1. I have two photo's one of wigh shows collar/lapel badges (possibly a stag?) and also a lower sleeve stripe.

He name is Alec (Alexander) Jack and was born in Manchester in 1891 of Scottish parents.

Here's hoping someone can solve this long-standing mystery.

Many thanks,

Iain Jackimg755 (3).jpg

[badgecollector]

looks like Royal Warwickshire Regiment officer bronze collar badges
leiutenant rank stripe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britis...r_rank_ww1.png
bc

[wardog]

He looks to be an officer in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment- I would think his rank second lieutenant, lieutenant or captain. Regards, Paul.
PS- Thanks BC-just checked -not captain as that would be 2 cuff stripes. I'll go for Lieutenant as I think I can make out a pip low on the cuff making me think ther are likely 2 pips. I would think a second lieutenant single pip would be more central. He looks to have served at least 4 years overseas- not sure on the medal ribbons. You should try and track him down- he should have entries in the online London Gazette.

[grey_green_acorn]

This may provide a lead showing service in the Duke of Cornwall's light Infantry (Regimental Number 10684) then Second Lieutenant Royal Warwickshire Regiment.

https://livesofthefirstworldwar.org/lifestory/2063613

Tim

[Hawthorn]

Medal Index card confirms Service as Private 10684 with 6th Battalion Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry and subsequent commission in October 1917 as 2/Lt into 51st (G) Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment.

His medal entitlement is 1914-15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal and he first entered France on 21st May 1915.

Regards Simon.

[leigh kitchen]

Alexander Jack
Regiments served with:
Unit Rank Service Number
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry Private 10684
Royal Warwickshire Regiment Second Lieutenant
Archive Reference:
WO 372/10/168773

2nd Lt AA Jack,
10th (Service) Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Seniority date
31/10/1917
UK Army List 1918

First Name:
A
Surname:
Jack
Incident Details:
War Office Daily List No.5652
Incident Date:
24/08/1918
More Information:
Entitled to wear a "Wound Stripe" as authorised under Army Order 204 of the 6th July 1916. The terms of this award being named on this list.
Rank:
Second Lieutenant
Casualty Listed As:
Wounded
Service:
British Army
Primary Unit:
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Archive Reference:
NLS 1918_WList56

10th (Service) Battalion
Formed at Warwick in September 1914 as part of K2 and came under command of 57th Brigade, 19th (Western) Division.
Landed in France on 17 July 1915.

[Cliffhanger]

Originally Posted by leigh kitchen

Alexander Jack
Regiments served with:
Unit Rank Service Number
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry Private 10684
Royal Warwickshire Regiment Second Lieutenant
Archive Reference:
WO 372/10/168773

2nd Lt AA Jack,
10th (Service) Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Seniority date
31/10/1917
UK Army List 1918

First Name:
A
Surname:
Jack
Incident Details:
War Office Daily List No.5652
Incident Date:
24/08/1918
More Information:
Entitled to wear a "Wound Stripe" as authorised under Army Order 204 of the 6th July 1916. The terms of this award being named on this list.
Rank:
Second Lieutenant
Casualty Listed As:
Wounded
Service:
British Army
Primary Unit:
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Archive Reference:
NLS 1918_WList56

10th (Service) Battalion
Formed at Warwick in September 1914 as part of K2 and came under command of 57th Brigade, 19th (Western) Division.
Landed in France on 17 July 1915.

Leigh and All- this is quite incredible! Thank you all so much. Can I just ask how we can be sure that these records are for our grndfather Alec Jack, as there are numerous A Jack's in the records? We're very surprised he served with Cornish and Warwickshire regiments being of Scottish heritage and born in Manchester - or was it a case of'pot-luck'?

Thank you all again - quite amazing!