David Ridgus Posted 12 March , 2023 Share Posted 12 March , 2023 6 minutes ago, Knotty said: Was that the townie version or the one from the sticks accent, please don’t tell me it was over the border at the Tadley treacle mines😂😂 I always assumed Kipling's soldier was a cockney with all the missing 'h' sounds The Treacle Mine - blimey, now there is a rave from the grave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 12 March , 2023 Share Posted 12 March , 2023 Still waiting for Pete to produce the goods as promised.. Meanwhile...MC and 2 bars.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 12 March , 2023 Share Posted 12 March , 2023 First thought Steve, Nigel Havers in Chariots of Fire but facetiousness aside, does the singlet suggest an athlete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankengine888 Posted 12 March , 2023 Share Posted 12 March , 2023 1 minute ago, David Ridgus said: does the singlet suggest an athlete? I'm thinking football/rugby.. Not sure to the identity though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 12 March , 2023 Share Posted 12 March , 2023 7 minutes ago, David Ridgus said: First thought Steve, Nigel Havers in Chariots of Fire but facetiousness aside, does the singlet suggest an athlete? 8 minutes ago, David Ridgus said: First thought Steve, Nigel Havers in Chariots of Fire but facetiousness aside, does the singlet suggest an athlete? Yes, and thus the not so tenuous link to Chariots of Fire. 8 minutes ago, tankengine888 said: I'm thinking football/rugby.. Not sure to the identity though. Think again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle George Posted 12 March , 2023 Share Posted 12 March , 2023 3 minutes ago, neverforget said: Yes, and thus the not so tenuous link to Chariots of Fire. Think again. Boxing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 12 March , 2023 Share Posted 12 March , 2023 2 minutes ago, Uncle George said: Boxing? My answer will inevitably give it away, but, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 12 March , 2023 Share Posted 12 March , 2023 So, it's a race to the line. Who will get there first. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle George Posted 12 March , 2023 Share Posted 12 March , 2023 49 minutes ago, tankengine888 said: I best take that back and proof my allegiance to Queen Victoria the Crown! I must hop into the correct military uniform in my closet!either that or hop into modern dpcu uniform. That's who I had in mind! Permitting that that was the man in question... I have one! Zidane. The badge on his lapel reminds me of my cap badge when I was in the Army Cadets - in my case, that of the Devon and Dorsets. So, one of those legacy regiments (if that’s the right word)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle George Posted 12 March , 2023 Share Posted 12 March , 2023 5 minutes ago, neverforget said: So, it's a race to the line. Who will get there first. 😁 Ronald Rawson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankengine888 Posted 12 March , 2023 Share Posted 12 March , 2023 4 minutes ago, Uncle George said: The badge on his lapel reminds me of my cap badge when I was in the Army Cadets - in my case, that of the Devon and Dorsets. So, one of those legacy regiments (if that’s the right word)? You were an Army Cadet? Certainly interesting! A free one either way.. drum Zidane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle George Posted 12 March , 2023 Share Posted 12 March , 2023 1 minute ago, tankengine888 said: You were an Army Cadet? Certainly interesting! Yes! A proud member of Crownhill Platoon, B Company, Devon Army Cadet Force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 12 March , 2023 Share Posted 12 March , 2023 1 minute ago, Uncle George said: Ronald Rawson? Yes. A Captain in the R.E. M.C. and 2 bars. A.B.A heavyweight champion with a most impressive record. 28 fights, all won with 27 of them being knockouts. He won gold at the 1920 Olympics, defeating all opponents within 2 rounds. https://olympics.com/en/athletes/ronald-rawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankengine888 Posted 12 March , 2023 Share Posted 12 March , 2023 Just now, Uncle George said: Yes! A proud member of Crownhill Platoon, B Company, Devon Army Cadet Force. I am a proud member of 1 Platoon, 35 Broadmeadows, Charlie Company, 33 Battalion, Victoria Brigade'pack up all your bags and kit, Puckapunyal's up the sh*ts, bye bye Pucka!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle George Posted 13 March , 2023 Share Posted 13 March , 2023 21 hours ago, tankengine888 said: I best take that back and proof my allegiance to Queen Victoria the Crown! I must hop into the correct military uniform in my closet!either that or hop into modern dpcu uniform. That's who I had in mind! Permitting that that was the man in question... I have one! Zidane. Inniskilling Dragoons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankengine888 Posted 13 March , 2023 Share Posted 13 March , 2023 1 minute ago, Uncle George said: Inniskilling Dragoons? Yes, that's it... Starting to bite my fingernails.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle George Posted 13 March , 2023 Share Posted 13 March , 2023 19 minutes ago, tankengine888 said: Yes, that's it... Starting to bite my fingernails.. Is he this chap, Ernest Holland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankengine888 Posted 13 March , 2023 Share Posted 13 March , 2023 5 minutes ago, Uncle George said: Is he this chap, Ernest Holland? No.. my chap was.. well.. had a bit of red and a fair bit of gold ontop.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 13 March , 2023 Share Posted 13 March , 2023 22 hours ago, tankengine888 said: I best take that back and proof my allegiance to Queen Victoria the Crown! I must hop into the correct military uniform in my closet!either that or hop into modern dpcu uniform. That's who I had in mind! Permitting that that was the man in question... I have one! Zidane. Is it Robert Baden Powell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle George Posted 13 March , 2023 Share Posted 13 March , 2023 Allenby, as Colonel of the Regiment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankengine888 Posted 13 March , 2023 Share Posted 13 March , 2023 27 minutes ago, neverforget said: Is it Robert Baden Powell? Fun fact: I was in the scouts.. but no 3 minutes ago, Uncle George said: Allenby, as Colonel of the Regiment? no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 13 March , 2023 Share Posted 13 March , 2023 Is it Adrian Carton de Wiart? Long shot as he appears not to be missing any body parts or facial features David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankengine888 Posted 13 March , 2023 Share Posted 13 March , 2023 Just now, David Ridgus said: Is it Adrian Carton de Wiart? Long shot as he appears not to be missing any body parts or facial features David Nope. Keep in mind this hint. Drum.. Zidane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 13 March , 2023 Share Posted 13 March , 2023 43 minutes ago, tankengine888 said: Nope. Keep in mind this hint. Drum.. Zidane Will that help us snare him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankengine888 Posted 13 March , 2023 Share Posted 13 March , 2023 1 minute ago, neverforget said: Will that help us snare him? Perhaps. It was when he was 'lower' in rank to what he finally became.. I learnt of the drum involvement when he .... Zidane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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