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General => Armed Forces => World War Two => Topic started by: Lisajb on Friday 08 January 16 19:44 GMT (UK)
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I wasn't sure where this would be best - here or on one of the Armed Forces boards. Thought I would try here first, but mods - please feel free to move if you think it would be better placed elsewhere.
Would anyone be able to hazard a guess as to which branch of the services this gentleman's uniform belongs to? This is his wedding photo from 1945.
I don't have the original photo, this was sent to me embedded in a word doc, I made a pdf from this. Apologies for the quality of the image
Thanks
Lisa
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RAF Regiment?
And that is a guess :)
Steve
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No worries, thanks for the suggestion
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My first thoughts were RAF, wearing a Lance corporal stripe.
suey
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This is clipped from the word doc, I don't know whether its any clearer.
The bridesmaid on the left is wearing an interesting collar/headgear....
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My guess would be bog-standard RAF, Other Ranks uniform with insignia of Leading Aircraftman /L.A.C. (i.e. two-bladed propellor rather than NCO stripe). All this would unfortunately give no clue whatsoever of his trade.
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Thank you. I shall have to weigh up spending money on one of those forces records sites to see if I can discover any more.
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A copy of the marriage certificate might give you the answer or get a copy of his service records from the MOD; it will not be available online.
Nanny Jan
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Now that's a good idea! Will probably need to wait until payday though
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Thank you. I shall have to weigh up spending money on one of those forces records sites to see if I can discover any more.
Do NOT waste your money on any so-called forces records sites. They do not have copies of service records for anyone who served post-1920. Those can only be gotten from the MoD.
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http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=651361.0
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That's a bit naughty of them! Right then, marriage certificate it will be, if I ever have any spare cash. Most of it seems to be filling the vets coffers at the moment!
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Have you asked the owner of the photograph if they have a copy of the certificate?
Empty jam jar + £1 a week......10 weeks and you can send off for the cert....with 75p spare! ;)
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We haven't been in touch for a few years. I'll have to see if I can find an email address for her.