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Ken Lees

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I have been asked for assistance by the family of the three men in this photograph, so I thought I'd throw it open to the floor.

Which of the Welsh regiments does the MM winner belong to?

Is that an MGC capbadge on the man in the centre?

I believe the man on the right is RFC.

As for names - left to right: Edward John Morgan, Syd Morgan, Herbert Reginald Morgan.

Thanks for any information.

Regards,

Ken

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Which of the Welsh regiments does the MM winner belong to?

Is that an MGC capbadge on the man in the centre?

I believe the man on the right is RFC.

As for names - left to right: Edward John Morgan, Syd Morgan, Herbert Reginald Morgan.

 

The Welsh{Welch} Regiment,The Spelling was changed to avoid anti~German Feeling during WW1 I believe the Kaiser had been Colonel ~ In ~ Chief

Yes it is MGC

& the Other does appear to be RFC Uniform with side Cap.

1}1307{from his number I would consider him to be a pre~war Terrirorial Force Man}{later 337890~RAMC}Pte Edward J.Morgan Welsh Regt{only 1 listed in N/A}

2}14894;Air Mechanic Cl: 2; Herbert Morgan RFC

3}Proving a bit more difficult to find are you sure "Syd"/"Sydney" was the first name?;There are three "Sidney" Morgans in the N/A who served with the MGC:

a}2894: Political Agent;MGC.

b}102013,Pte;MGC

c}89784,Pte;MGC. :blink:

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Hi Ken,

Have a look HERE It looks like the badge on the photo. I have had a look on the London Gazette web site but have not come up with anything for you.

Glynn.

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There is a Pte. E. J. Morgan, #57202, Welsh Regt. in the 6th July, 1917 London Gazette (Issue 30172), link.

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Thanks for the prompt replies.

Is there anyone with a Welch Regt interest who may be able to tie down which battalion the MM winner, Pte. 57202 E. J. Morgan, was from?

Thanks again,

Ken

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Guest phyllis42

Re the Photo of my Grandfather and his brothers.

HERBERT, SYDNEY & JACK MORGAN.

Thank you to all who responsed so quickly to the initial inquiry of Ken Lees. I am amazed that Uncle Jack won the medal for bravery, he was such a quiet and gentle man, no-one would ever have guessed.

Thank you Ken for putting this on the forum floor for me.

Shalom from New Zealand

Phyllis Pearson

daughter of the LATE HAROLD ROBINSON, 876873, SERGEANT 88th Battery/14th Anti-Tank Regiment of the Royal Artillery.

Belgium, France, Dunkirk, and North Africa.

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Hi Phyllis. Welcome to the Forum! :)

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Guest phyllis42

Thank you for the welcome.

re Sydney Morgan.

He was either Edgar Sydney or Sidney Augustus. Can't help anymore with his name sorry.

Shalom

Phyllis

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... he was such a quiet and gentle man, no-one would ever have guessed.

Hi Phyllis, and welcome to the forum.

The times Ive seen and heard that (your quote)!! :D

Best wishes to you all in NZ

Steve

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