shinglma Posted 24 April , 2004 Share Posted 24 April , 2004 this was amongst a batch of postcards I bought on ebay last week. Could anyone identify the regiment and the names of the soldiers listed on the back of the card - I make the surname as Ryan. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinglma Posted 24 April , 2004 Author Share Posted 24 April , 2004 and the back of the card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsman64 Posted 24 April , 2004 Share Posted 24 April , 2004 HI Top name is definately archie short for archibald and I will go with Ryan for the surname then it says standing and gives his age and bithdate. Next one mmm could be allwin? Tricky that one agin it says seating and age next birthdate. Looking at the boots crops and equipment plust the small cannon on the cap I would say a couple of drivers in the Royal Field Artillery. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 24 April , 2004 Share Posted 24 April , 2004 and the back of the card Soldier:Sitting: If one compares the "a" in Ryan with the "a" in the middle of Christian Name it would appear to be "Alban" A nice Olde English name!; That said there are {apparently} No Alban Ryans in the 1901 Census{@ least not entered as Alban}But three Archibalds & an Archie{Alban could have been Bastardized by the PRO Copiers into "Albert",of which there are a number,Also the Photo was taken in Paddington there were many Ryans there in 1901;including an Archibald & an Albert [though very young!},The Artillery Gun badge being worn in the Cap of {we'll call him "Alban"}doesnt look like a Cap badge & the Cap appears to have an "Edge" trim to the Peak?Looks too well cut for an ORs?The uniform looks Volunteerish? Or is it just me?:::NB::Following the very helpful observation from Joe Sweeney ref:the Australian Sunburst Collar Badges:See continued thread below,I think weve cracked it for you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Wood Posted 24 April , 2004 Share Posted 24 April , 2004 Might it be 69302 Gnr Alban Bryon Royal Garrison Artillery - here is the MIC for him....?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sweeney Posted 24 April , 2004 Share Posted 24 April , 2004 The Uniforms are Australian. You can also just make out the sun burst collar insignia. They are part of the Australian Artillery.. Joe Sweeney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 24 April , 2004 Share Posted 24 April , 2004 "Joe Sweeney,Sat, 24 Apr 2004 15:11:59 +0000] The Uniforms are Australian. You can also just make out the sun burst collar insignia. They are part of the Australian Artillery.." Bl**dy Marvellous These Aussies!! What A Brilliant Site!; a quick check of the Australian Memorial Nominal Roll gives:~ Both Australian Field Artillery:~ 11607,Gnr;Alban John Ryan,2nd Division Ammunition Column; 15.09.15; RTA 20.05.1919 & 11527 Gnr Archibald Michael Ryan,5th Field Artillery;Brigade; 5.11;1915; RTA;20.05.1919 &..................... wait for it awarded the MM!!!!!!!!!,so that looks promising!!!..especially given the extra initials on the Postcards Archie M.J.Ryan & Alban J.J.Ryan.Looks like these are your Men.............Next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Wood Posted 24 April , 2004 Share Posted 24 April , 2004 Well done, Guys. Ryan, Archibald Michael Joseph Service Number: 11627 Rank: Driver Unit: 5th FAB (105th Bty) Service: Army Honour / Award: Military Medal Date of London Gazette: 23 February 1918, page 2435, position 9 Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 25 July 1918, page 1588, position 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinglma Posted 25 April , 2004 Author Share Posted 25 April , 2004 Fantastic job chaps - to find out so much about these men is wonderful makes the card a wonderful find - will definitely put it in pride of place. Thanks to you all Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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