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Title: HMS Victory
Post by: spark on Thursday 03 June 10 20:00 BST (UK)

Hi,

I am aware that HMS Victory was in use as a training ship until about 1922 when she went in to dry dock.  I have a photo (attached) which I believe to be Walter George Richardson (B1876) and his wife Alice (nee Cro[a]ker).  Possibly their wedding photo, I can see a ring on his finger and her left hand is uppermost but cannot make out a ring.  They married in Dec 1897.  On the marriage certificate he lists occupation as bricklayer and no mention of the Royal Navy.

So what I am asking rootschatters is:
1) is uniform consistent with 1897
2) badges on uniform denote?
3) would a bricklayer be an occupation on HMS Victory?
4) where should I go to find more information - internet / books / letters / in person?

Thanks

Spark

Title: Re: HMS Victory
Post by: mmm45 on Thursday 03 June 10 20:18 BST (UK)

Where was he born? There are records online of seamans services at that time.

Ady

Title: Re: HMS Victory
Post by: spark on Thursday 03 June 10 20:54 BST (UK)

Where online are these seaman service records, please.

Walter George Richardson
B 15 May 1876 Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, England

s/o Walter Richardson and Jane Hatt

Spark

Title: Re: HMS Victory
Post by: Little Nell on Thursday 03 June 10 21:34 BST (UK)

I don't think this photo was taken in 1897 - the lady is showing way too much of her shoes and ankles and her blouse is not close fitting.  Hairstyle is not right for 1897 either.  I think it is more likely that this was taken after 1918, maybe even in the early 1920s.

Perhaps the couple have been mis-identified?  :-\

Nell

Title: Re: HMS Victory
Post by: spark on Thursday 03 June 10 21:46 BST (UK)

Could be mis-identified, Nell

Assignment based on facial similarities to confirmed assignments.  If that makes sense.  Will look into some more.

Spark

Title: Re: HMS Victory
Post by: mmm45 on Friday 04 June 10 00:07 BST (UK)

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/navy.asp

Naval online search at NA

Ady

Title: Re: HMS Victory
Post by: HMac on Sunday 06 June 10 14:38 BST (UK)

Quote from: spark on Thursday 03 June 10 20:00 BST (UK)

So what I am asking rootschatters is:
2) badges on uniform denote?

Right arm badge denotes he was a stoker (engine room rating)
Left arm badge denotes 1st Good Conduct Badge. At that time, I think, the first was awarded for 3 years good conduct.
Regards
Hugh

Title: Re: HMS Victory
Post by: Mumsie2131 on Sunday 06 June 10 15:23 BST (UK)

Left arm badge denotes 1st Good Conduct Badge at that time

Or as my ex used to describe it, 3years undetected crime !!!

Title: Re: HMS Victory
Post by: carol8353 on Sunday 06 June 10 15:54 BST (UK)

One of my great uncles Victor Rogers from London served on The Victory,attached is a picture of 3 of his colleagues(names unknown) but thought to have been taken c 1918-22.

Just incase they feature in any of your pics Spark  ;)

Carol

Title: Re: HMS Victory
Post by: spark on Sunday 06 June 10 18:34 BST (UK)

Many thanks Hugh / Mumsie and Carol.

Will see if we can identify him......
Spark