BottsGreys Posted 10 August , 2004 Share Posted 10 August , 2004 I recently picked up this (yes, it's seen better days) image of officers identified on the reverse as: Regimental staff 13th (word hard to read, but looks like could be: Princess) Regt France 12/9/16 Standing left to right: Lt. Miller - Asst. Adjt. Father Kerr - RC Chaplain Lieut. Brownlie - Medical officer Sitting left to right: Capt. Virgo - Adjutant Lt. Col. Grenville Baker - Commanding Officer Major Ryan - 2nd in Command The cap badges that I can distinguish appear to be for the Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regt. Could anyone steer me in the right direction to find information about these officers, assuming I've got the correct unit? Does anyone know of a regimental history? Any suggestions deeply appreciated. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger Posted 10 August , 2004 Share Posted 10 August , 2004 Chris, don't take my word for it but I think they may well be officers of 13/ Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment) Bob Coulson is the man to either confirm or shoot this theory down, or does anyone have the Div. history of the 40th Division? Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger Posted 10 August , 2004 Share Posted 10 August , 2004 I think this should prove the 13/Yorks Regt. theory, from cwgc site BROWNLIE Initials: W Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Captain Regiment: Royal Army Medical Corps Secondary Regiment: Yorkshire Regiment Secondary Unit Text: attd. 13th Bn. Age: 36 Date of Death: 25/03/1918 Awards: MC Additional information: Brother of John D. Brownlie, of 117, Wool Exchange, London, E.C.2. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: II. A. 7. Cemetery: HENINEL-CROISILLES ROAD CEMETERY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Reed Posted 10 August , 2004 Share Posted 10 August , 2004 Although it isn't that clear you can just make out the cap badge (in bronze) of the Yorkshire Regiment. And the details above certainly do confirm this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger Posted 10 August , 2004 Share Posted 10 August , 2004 I have a confession to make. When I enlarged the phot I nearly put both feet in and said the chap back row centre was Kings Royal Rifle Corps until I re-read Chris's post. I wasn't going to admit to this but if it makes someone smile on this wet and miserable August day well........ Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Coulson Posted 10 August , 2004 Share Posted 10 August , 2004 This shot is great to see and is indeed officers of the 13th battalion. The date is interesting as on September 5th battalion went back for a few days rest at Bois-du-Froissart and the on the 11th took over a section of line in the Loos sector from the 119th brigade where they had two companies in the Village Line and two in Lens Road Redoubt. My bet would be though that the shot was taken at Bois-du-Froissart just before they went back into the line. Thanks for the posting. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottsGreys Posted 11 August , 2004 Author Share Posted 11 August , 2004 Roger, Paul, Bob: Thanks for the swift replies and information--superb help as usual. Paul and Roger, thanks for the extra efforts in posting the badge image and the CWGC record--very helpful and truly "above and beyond" Bob: Thanks for the insight into the timeline of when the image was made. I am glad you found the image to be of interest. I understand that the Yorks. is your unit of specialty interest? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpm Posted 13 August , 2004 Share Posted 13 August , 2004 Hi, I have just joined this form today and could not believe my eyes when I saw the photograph. I have the medals of Lt Col Bernard Granville BAKER:- DSO [LG 3.6.18] T/Maj [T.Lt Col.] Bernard Granville BAKER, York R. QSA [CC, Trans, Witt, 01] Capt B.G. BAKER, Imp Yeo. 14 Star with bar Capt B.G. BAKER. BWM/VIC with MID Lt Col B.G. BAKER. Defence Medal French Criox de Guerre [LG 24.10.19] T.Lt Col Bernard Granville BAKER, DSO., [General List] Czechoslovakian War Cross. Major B.G. BAKER was appointed to command the 13th York R on 28 July 1916 and held that post until at least 2 April 1917 when he was wounded in a heavy German bombardment somewhere near Gouzeaucourt Wood. I would love to have a better photograph if possible. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpm Posted 13 August , 2004 Share Posted 13 August , 2004 Hi Again, Sorry about the image of the medals [poor quality and too large]. Will try better next time. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Coulson Posted 13 August , 2004 Share Posted 13 August , 2004 Ian, Just for info B G Baker took over command of the 13th battalion after being second in command of the 20th Middlesex. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpm Posted 13 August , 2004 Share Posted 13 August , 2004 Hi Bob, Thanks for that. I take it that you too are a collector of medals to the Yorkshire Regiment. Kind regards, Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Coulson Posted 13 August , 2004 Share Posted 13 August , 2004 Ian, My great interest is the Yorkshires, living in N/E England, the heartland of their recruiting area. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottsGreys Posted 14 August , 2004 Author Share Posted 14 August , 2004 Ian: Glad to know that you were able to make an Forum "score" immediately upon joining and with one of my postings, that's what we're here for--to exchange information. That's some nice medal group you've got there of Baker's. I'm not a medal collector, but I am sure at today's prices, such a group would cost a small fortune. Thanks for sharing them and providing information about his service--greatly appreciated. Anyway, a hearty welcome to the Forum. I will send you a PM regarding getting a copy photo to you. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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