pfam09 Posted 21 February , 2009 Share Posted 21 February , 2009 I am doing some research into a relation of mine whom we had always been told was in the Royal Navy in WW1. Recently a photo of him surfaced, but he is in what looks like Army uniform. I know very little about WW1 uniforms and was wondering if any one could please help me identify this on. Any information would be grateful. Rank, unit etc. His name was Arthur Laurence and he was born in 1888 Thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 21 February , 2009 Share Posted 21 February , 2009 Worcestershire Regiment? Company Sergeant Major (or similar)? Post-war? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavoT Posted 22 February , 2009 Share Posted 22 February , 2009 I concur with post war (BWM & Victory ribbons). Guards Regiment perhaps? and CSM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunboat Posted 22 February , 2009 Share Posted 22 February , 2009 What is the pattern on the cuff just beneath the crown like a good conduct cheveron has been removed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 22 February , 2009 Share Posted 22 February , 2009 Post war, Worcester Regt as stated and the pattern on the cuff is not where insignia has been removed but is a decorative "cuff feature", quite common on senior NCO / officer shoulder rank tunics of the period. Regards TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Stewart Posted 22 February , 2009 Share Posted 22 February , 2009 Have to agree with Trench Trotter on this as during this period even those Army Warrant Officers Class II's were allowed to wear a SD uniform modelled on that of the officers. This privilage was removed at a later date, but I can't think when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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