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Title: Photo Restore
Post by: Marsden on Tuesday 04 March 08 23:10 GMT (UK)
Hi,

I have been sent this picture which is possibly my Grandad but its difficult as it is very dark and I'm not 100% if it is WWI or WWII,  I am led to believe that he was in both wars - I'd really appreciate any help on this.

Many thanks


Julie
Title: Re: Photo Restore
Post by: charles w on Wednesday 05 March 08 00:42 GMT (UK)
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Title: Re: Photo Restore
Post by: Niksmum on Wednesday 05 March 08 00:57 GMT (UK)
Hi Julie

I have tried to lighten it more so you can see his face

Irene
Title: Re: Photo Restore
Post by: trellisick on Wednesday 05 March 08 02:09 GMT (UK)
no time for a proper restore must sleep, kali.(http://)
Title: Re: Photo Restore
Post by: LoneyBones on Wednesday 05 March 08 02:31 GMT (UK)
The cap badge looks pretty distinctive, if it's a mounted regiment it's most likely WW1.
Title: Re: Photo Restore
Post by: oldtimer on Wednesday 05 March 08 04:27 GMT (UK)
Hi Marsden

If you post this on to the Armed Services - WW1 page, someone there will be able to identify the cap badge for you and tell you your grandad's regiment, and how to go about finding his service records.
Title: Re: Photo Restore
Post by: Marsden on Wednesday 05 March 08 04:38 GMT (UK)
Hi,

Thanks so much everybody for doing this - I'm 99.9% sure it is him.  I put it against his wedding photograph and I'm almost certain now I've seen the lighter versions.

I'm going to post it on the WWI site just out of interest as in WWII he would have been in his 40's and he looks quite young - well certainly not 40.

Thanks again

Julie
Title: Re: Photo Restore
Post by: jc26red on Wednesday 05 March 08 06:57 GMT (UK)
To me, it looks similar to this one
THE 3RD. (KINGS OWN) HUSSARS (1920 - 1958)


http://www.militarybadges.org.uk/
Title: Re: Photo Restore
Post by: Marsden on Wednesday 05 March 08 07:10 GMT (UK)
Mmmmm,

You're right it does - very strange,  I was sure he was Prince of Wales Own - but I could be wrong.

Julie
Title: Re: Photo Restore
Post by: jc26red on Wednesday 05 March 08 08:04 GMT (UK)
maybe he was in a different regiment in each war?

have you found his medal card or service record?
Title: Re: Photo Restore
Post by: jc26red on Wednesday 05 March 08 08:09 GMT (UK)
http://www.yorkshirevolunteers.org.uk/pwo.htm

I think you might be right it does have the same badge as your grandad is wearing!
Title: Re: Photo Restore
Post by: Woodentop50 on Wednesday 05 March 08 09:36 GMT (UK)
Here's bit of a clean for you.

                                        Jim