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General => Armed Forces => Topic started by: Shaky120 on Sunday 10 September 23 11:51 BST (UK)
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Hey, Is Anyone able to offer any insight into the British uniforms, This is son and father both probably around 1916 kind of time. But struggling to find confirmed service records for them, both would have stayed in Glasgow area. Not sure if anyone can see any identifying marks that might confirm regiment etc. Chancing my luck but thought would ask.
Many thanks in advance
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Hi Shaky, It would be a good idea to give their names and dates of birth.
Carol
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The top photo Alexander anderson born 1893-1965
Bottom John Anderson born 1870 I believe both from camlacie, Glasgow. / lanarkshire
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It looks like the armbands were worn by RE (Royal Engineers) Signallers.
https://metcalfemilitaryhistory.co.uk/2020/07/18/distinguishing-marks-of-the-great-war-signallers-of-the-british-army-an-illustrated-guide/
Carol
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Thanks Carol for the info, its good to see your still floating around here. Not used rootschat in a long time 👍
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I agree with Carol on the first guy (the son?) being Royal Engineers (Signals). The second man is harder to be sure about, but I think his capbadge may be Army Vetinery Corps
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I'm part of the furniture ;D Got to keep the old grey matter working ;)
The Military experts will give you more info when they see your post.
Carol
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Many thanks, Andy & Carol.
Will keep digging to try and find some war records :)