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Title: Pioneer Sgt. Harry Gostelow Hampshire Regiment circa 1903
Post by: Matriach on Wednesday 29 July 20 14:08 BST (UK)

This is a photograph of my grandfather that I have recently inherited following the death of a cousin.
Harry joined the Ox & Bucks Light Infantry in 1896 but transferred to the Hampshire Regiment in 1903. He landed from HMS Clyde during the Gallipoli campaign and after being posted missing believed dead was found on the beach alive with bullet wounds.
i would be grateful for any improvement.
Thank you so much, Helen McClintock

Title: Re: Pioneer Sgt. Harry Gostelow Hampshire Regiment circa 1903
Post by: Trishanne on Thursday 30 July 20 12:34 BST (UK)

One from me
Pat

Title: Re: Pioneer Sgt. Harry Gostelow Hampshire Regiment circa 1903
Post by: Trishanne on Thursday 30 July 20 12:46 BST (UK)

A smaller size
Pat

Title: Re: Pioneer Sgt. Harry Gostelow Hampshire Regiment circa 1903
Post by: Crumblie on Thursday 30 July 20 13:20 BST (UK)

If you wish to read about Gallipoli and what the soldiers and sailors had to endure I would recommend the book Gallipoli by Peter Hart.

Title: Re: Pioneer Sgt. Harry Gostelow Hampshire Regiment circa 1903
Post by: McGroger on Thursday 30 July 20 13:50 BST (UK)

My try. :)
Peter

Title: Re: Pioneer Sgt. Harry Gostelow Hampshire Regiment circa 1903
Post by: skippy2 on Thursday 30 July 20 16:38 BST (UK)

One from me.

Cheers,

Skippy

Title: Re: Pioneer Sgt. Harry Gostelow Hampshire Regiment circa 1903
Post by: Matriach on Thursday 30 July 20 20:55 BST (UK)

Thank you all so much. You have greatly improved what was a badly damaged photo. Unfortunately  this old family photo does have rather strange dimensions and was therefore difficult to keep in good condition.

i don't know how you do it but I'm so glad that you can! Thank you all.

Helen McClintock

Title: Re: Pioneer Sgt. Harry Gostelow Hampshire Regiment circa 1903
Post by: Carole in Dallas on Thursday 30 July 20 21:49 BST (UK)

I have a quick question for anyone on this site.

I have not been on rootschat for sometime.  But the last time which was last year and today, I find that my family photo has not been allowed to be shown.  They are my photos and I was wondering who I might ask for any help.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Pioneer Sgt. Harry Gostelow Hampshire Regiment circa 1903
Post by: Trishanne on Thursday 30 July 20 22:03 BST (UK)

Hi Carole, Lovely to hear from you again, it would be best if you started a new post, but if you look at the bottom of your post today at 21.49 you will see a link 'Report to Moderator' I think it would be a good idea to contact them about your problem.
Pat x

Title: Re: Pioneer Sgt. Harry Gostelow Hampshire Regiment circa 1903
Post by: Carole in Dallas on Thursday 30 July 20 23:51 BST (UK)

Thanks guys!

Title: Re: Pioneer Sgt. Harry Gostelow Hampshire Regiment circa 1903
Post by: andythorn84 on Saturday 01 August 20 00:10 BST (UK)

Hi Helen

3 very different ones from me

Andy

Title: Re: Pioneer Sgt. Harry Gostelow Hampshire Regiment circa 1903
Post by: Matriach on Saturday 01 August 20 13:06 BST (UK)

Hi Andy
thank you very much for enhancing my photo - my what an improvement!  I only knew him as an old man of course and didn't realise what a good looker he was.....(although I expect the photographer played his part..)

thanks again, Helen