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Title: Boar War Uniform?
Post by: Vicki Larain on Monday 29 July 13 11:31 BST (UK)

Hi,
I have just received this copy of my Grandfather Henry John Roberts born 1886 Middlesex.
It looks like he is wearing a uniform of the Boar War.
Also noticed he is wearing a wedding ring which would make this post 1907.
Perhaps a stripe on his left arm near his wrist.
He died 1910 in England of T.B.
Any further information would be wonderful.
Kind regards,
Vicki

Title: Re: Boar War Uniform?
Post by: km1971 on Monday 29 July 13 20:35 BST (UK)

Tunic was worn either side of the Boer War. But the helmet fits your dates. Chevron is good conduct badge. It shows he was a Regular soldier. Each badge gave him one penny a day extra pay. One stripe earned after two years. Second after seven years.

Ken

Title: Re: Boar War Uniform?
Post by: km1971 on Monday 29 July 13 21:28 BST (UK)

Also, read on the photograph interpretation section that creases in the trousers became popular c1908-10

Title: Re: Boar War Uniform?
Post by: KGarrad on Monday 29 July 13 23:07 BST (UK)

Can I just point out that it was the Boer War? ;D

The war against the Boers - which is Dutch/Afrikaans for Farmers!

Title: Re: Boar War Uniform?
Post by: Vicki Larain on Tuesday 30 July 13 07:13 BST (UK)

Many thanks everyone for your kind information, it is a great help.
Regards,
Vicki