TomWW1 Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August 12 minutes ago, FROGSMILE said: No he’s Canadian isn’t he Tom? See the maple leaf collar badges and the Canadian militia pattern khaki jacket with its 7 close set buttons. Good point! I only said Leicester because I specifically searched for Leicester WW1 Soldiers on Ancestry. I should have spotted that myself to be honest and I feel silly that I didn’t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August 1 minute ago, TomWW1 said: Good point! I only said Leicester because I specifically searched for Leicester WW1 Soldiers on Ancestry. I should have spotted that myself to be honest and I feel silly that I didn’t! You can learn from each photograph by scrutinising its details Tom. There wasn’t even a Leicestershire related cap badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August (edited) 26 minutes ago, TomWW1 said: Leicester Soldier - Courtesy of Ancestry good morning, this soldat is in the 184th Canadian Infantry Battalion. michel Edited 27 August by battle of loos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August (edited) 6 minutes ago, battle of loos said: good morning, this soldat is in the 184th Canadian Infantry Battalion. michel That regiment had quite unusually shaped collar badges Michel, that don’t quite seem to match the insignia on the soldier, but perhaps he’s wearing some general service badges. images via websearch. Edited 27 August by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August (edited) I think he’s wearing this cap badge, probably with general service collar insignia, or maybe the badge with blades above. Edited 27 August by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August hello FROG, That's what I said. The cap badge fits perfectly with the 184th Collar too (maple leaf with a rounded underneath). michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August Pte. Thomas Jones - 56248. C. Coy, 2nd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers. B. Penygroes, Carnarvon. The card was addressed to his father, Ellis Jones, Abererch, Nr. Pwllheli, North Wales. Reported missing, 27/5/1917. Commemorated on Panel 6, Arras Memorial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August (edited) 18 minutes ago, GWF1967 said: Pte. Thomas Jones - 56248. C. Coy, 2nd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers. B. Penygroes, Carnarvon. The card was addressed to his father, Ellis Jones, Abererch, Nr. Pwllheli, North Wales. Reported missing, 27/5/1917. Commemorated on Panel 6, Arras Memorial. A very smart and earnest looking young man of the kind we lost so many of as a nation. Less than 25% of our young men served, the best that we had to offer, with around 10% KIA. His face is haunting. Thank you for posting. Edited 27 August by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August Royal Welsh Fusilier, and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August 7 minutes ago, GWF1967 said: Royal Welsh Fusilier, and family. Like so many women she would have had so much on her hands if he was k.i.a. Do we know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August 12 minutes ago, FROGSMILE said: Like so many women she would have had so much on her hands if he was k.i.a. Do we know? Unfortunately there are no details on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August Sergeant, 15th Battalion (1st London Welsh) Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August (edited) 3 minutes ago, GWF1967 said: Sergeant, 15th Battalion (1st London Welsh) Royal Welsh Fusiliers. What a cracking portrait. That is the first time that I have seen a RWF London Welsh shoulder title. Thank you for showing it. Edited 27 August by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August 10 minutes ago, FROGSMILE said: What a cracking portrait. That is the first time that I have seen a RWF London Welsh shoulder title. Thani you for showing it. You're welcome. Officer - "London Welsh". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August (edited) Photo by E. Boot, 109 Mostyn St. Llandudno. "London Welsh 12/3/15" The card is signed, but my guess at a name brings up no records; suggestions would be very welcome. Edited 27 August by GWF1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August (edited) 12 hours ago, GWF1967 said: You're welcome. Officer - "London Welsh". He’s wearing the optional ‘khaki peacoat’ later known as a British Warm after the most popular maker’s trade description of it. It was made from 32oz Melton with a range of alternative warm linings. There was a choice of two colours, Brownish drab which was a darker hue, or fawn to match the riding breeches that was a paler shade. Edited 28 August by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August 24th April 1916. - To "Miss Gwladys Jones Lewis, Neuadd Afon, Bangor" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August 5 minutes ago, GWF1967 said: Photo by E. Boot, 109 Mostyn St. Llandudno. "London Welsh 12/3/15" The card is signed, but my guess at a name brings up no records; suggestions would be very welcome. Charles Ceapham I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August 1 minute ago, GWF1967 said: 24th April 1916. - To "Miss Gwladys Jones Lewis, Neuadd Afon, Bangor" He looks like he aspires to hop across to the USA on White Star Liner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 27 August Share Posted 27 August 5 minutes ago, FROGSMILE said: Charles Ceapham I think. That's what I thought too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 28 August Share Posted 28 August 8 hours ago, GWF1967 said: That's what I thought too. Perhaps forum member @PRC can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin kenf48 Posted 28 August Admin Share Posted 28 August 8 hours ago, FROGSMILE said: Charles Ceapham I think. Possibly Clive Morris Clapham (check the 'l' on sincerely and name very similar) 30 Roden Street Ilford, Essex, a waiter age 24 years on enlistment Attested 15th RWF 16.11 1914 allocated number 22151 Apptd L/cpl (unpaid) 8.2.1915 Promoted Cpl 23.3.15 (should have waited for the other stripe!) - Apptd L/Sgt 24.4.15 To BEF 2.12.15. GSW left knee in action 26.2.16. Discharged 21.7.17 after posting to 65 T.R. (TR4/24653) Character Very Good MIC courtesy Ancestry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 28 August Share Posted 28 August Brilliant! I reckon you’ve cracked it Ken. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 28 August Share Posted 28 August 4 hours ago, kenf48 said: Possibly Clive Morris Clapham (check the 'l' on sincerely and name very similar) 30 Roden Street Ilford, Essex, a waiter age 24 years on enlistment Attested 15th RWF 16.11 1914 allocated number 22151 MIC courtesy Ancestry Many thanks Ken. I found C.M. Clapham whilst trying surname variations late last night - Find My Past threw me a red herring as the first record I found gave his number as 225151* and his battalion as the 18th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 28 August Share Posted 28 August (edited) 13 minutes ago, GWF1967 said: Many thanks Ken. I found C.M. Clapham whilst trying surname variations late last night - Find My Past threw me a red herring as the first record I found gave his number as 225151* and his battalion as the 18th. The 18th were 2nd Line London Welsh so he probably started there before being sent in a draft of reinforcements to the 1st Line 15th. Perhaps the different number was associated with that, the service battalions had some oddities in their early days when the systems were struggling to cope with influx. Edited 28 August by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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