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Title: *completed* Please identify a uniform - presumably Australian Defence Force
Post by: babyjackson on Sunday 08 January 12 07:22 GMT (UK)
Hi,

I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me identify the uniform which the man pictured here is wearing. The photograph was taken in 1941. The gentleman was not the groom but is believed to be a relative of the bride.

Thank you

Rebecca
Title: Re: Please identify a uniform - presumably Australian Defence Force
Post by: ennael on Sunday 08 January 12 07:34 GMT (UK)
What makes you think it is Australian?

I think if it is it will be Airforce

For Comparison:

The following shows a group Air Force photo from 1941  in Victoria Australia

http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/255664/photograph-raaf-personnel-exhibition-building-carlton-1941

Leanne
Title: Re: Please identify a uniform - presumably Australian Defence Force
Post by: babyjackson on Sunday 08 January 12 07:48 GMT (UK)
Thank you Leanne for your quick reply,

The link you provided certainly looks similar to the uniform in my photograph. I too had thought it may have been airforce.

I had forgot to mention the photograph was taken in Sydney, NSW Australia hence the reason I believe this is ADF.

Would you know if the Airforce uniforms at that time were different between states at all and if it is able to find out if this was a New South Wales or South Australian or other state uniform? The reason I say this is that the marriage took place in New South Wales but the bride had family from South Australia?

Rebecca
Title: Re: Please identify a uniform - presumably Australian Defence Force
Post by: ennael on Sunday 08 January 12 07:55 GMT (UK)
Have you searched:

www.naa.gov.au

for the Servicemans' record?

Thankyou for explaining why you think it is an Australian photo.

Leanne
Title: Re: Please identify a uniform - presumably Australian Defence Force
Post by: babyjackson on Sunday 08 January 12 08:33 GMT (UK)
Quote from: ennael on Sunday 08 January 12 07:55 GMT (UK)
Have you searched:

www.naa.gov.au

for the Servicemans' record?

Leanne

The trouble is that I don't know who the Gentleman is. I was told that it may have been the brides (my grandmother) cousin.

My Great Gransmothers family were all from South Australia - as far as I know she was the only one who moved to NSW. Whereas my Great Grandfather (who died when my Grandmother was 2) was from New South Wales. Both were from large families.

Unfortunately I can no longer ask my grandmother who this mystery man was. At least now I know that it would be Airforce given my suspicions have been confirmed. One day I might come across a relative who may fit this description.

Thanks Again

Rebecca
Title: Re: *completed* Please identify a uniform - presumably Australian Defence Force
Post by: scrimnet on Tuesday 17 January 12 20:44 GMT (UK)
Just found this post...but the pic is missing!!!
Title: Re: *completed* Please identify a uniform - presumably Australian Defence Force
Post by: babyjackson on Friday 20 January 12 09:10 GMT (UK)
Sorry the picture has now been re-attached.