RootsChat.Com

General => Armed Forces => World War One => Topic started by: winwig on Wednesday 16 November 16 13:53 GMT (UK)

Title: Uniform markings identification - Coldstream Guards WW1
Post by: winwig on Wednesday 16 November 16 13:53 GMT (UK)

I have tried to attach a picture of my Grandfather (Joe Hargreaves-Private Coldstream Guards). I was wondering if anyone could help identify the markings on the uniform cuff and above the left breast pocket?
Many thanks for any help.

Title: Re: Uniform markings identification - Coldstream Guards
Post by: ScouseBoy on Wednesday 16 November 16 14:02 GMT (UK)

Above his left breast pocket  are medal ribbons,  one of which has three stripes,   if you look at WW1   medals  via google    you could make a comparison with your mans.

Title: Re: Uniform markings identification - Coldstream Guards
Post by: medpat on Wednesday 16 November 16 14:24 GMT (UK)

 Medal ribbons on left breast, I agree.

I do believe the 4 chevrons on the lower right arm indicate being overseas for 4 years 1915, 16, 17 18.

 :)

Title: Re: Uniform markings identification - Coldstream Guards WW1
Post by: winwig on Wednesday 16 November 16 14:45 GMT (UK)

Thanks. The medal ribbons would fit as he won the Military Medalwhich has three white stripes and he was away from 1915 to 1920ish.
It is all looking right to fit the story. Thank you so much.

Title: Re: Uniform markings identification - Coldstream Guards WW1
Post by: km1971 on Wednesday 16 November 16 14:47 GMT (UK)

The overseas chevron for 1914 was a different colour to the other years. Which is why Medpat can give the years he does.

The Coldstream Guards are one of the very few regiments that appear to have kept a copy of a man's service record - https://www.coldstreamguards.org.uk/histories-of-the-coldstream-guards/archives.html

Ken

Title: Re: Uniform markings identification - Coldstream Guards WW1
Post by: medpat on Wednesday 16 November 16 14:56 GMT (UK)

I am a female Pat  ;D