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Title: Army Uniform :
Post by: mcstrings on Saturday 23 March 13 14:29 GMT (UK)

I have not researched military before so a pure novice. I would like to find out more about My Grandfathers Brother: James Lyon McInnes. James was Born 1910 Edinburgh. His Parents were James and Jemima McInnes. His nick name was Bo. I have a few Photographs of him and wondered if anyone can tell me about his uniform, regiment, etc. Any help will be appreciated...


Hope photos attached  :)

Title: Re: Army Uniform :
Post by: genechaser on Saturday 23 March 13 14:42 GMT (UK)

Hi

He was a Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery, in the picture were he wearing shorts, he is wearing Khaki Drill Dress so he is somewhere quite hot.
The last picture shows the Gunner Cap Badge.

Title: Re: Army Uniform :
Post by: jess5athome on Saturday 23 March 13 14:57 GMT (UK)

Hi, he looks to be wearing a medal ribbon for the Africa Star, it has a number "8" on it which I believe denotes he was with the 8th Army.
Frank.

Title: Re: Army Uniform :
Post by: mcstrings on Sunday 24 March 13 17:44 GMT (UK)

Thank you both so much . This is a great help !! :)

Ang.