WWI Picture

[atom12]

Thanks Harribobs for coming in   

My first assumption on the badge was ASC, and his attire is that of a horseman, whether a driver or a cavalryman.

Perhaps the high resolution scan can confirm the findings.

Anne

[Jack J.]

I am no expert on horses but doesn't that look like a rider's crop rather than a whip for a team of horses. I would think a whip for a team would have to be much longer.
                               Jack

[harribobs]

Medal card of     Griffiths, Hedley Cecil
Corps:    Army Service Corps Motor Transport
Regiment No:    M/2 117139
Rank:    Private
   1914-1920   WO 372/8   

henry - hedley...mmmmm

[manmack]

the soldier in the picture is wearing an economy saving service dress,theres no pleats in his pockets,that was introduced in 1916,that rules out one of the above mentioned soldiers [5338 dragoon guards]he was a regular,and would have had pleated pockets,he looks like a ASC man to me,mack
ps,the whip is a photographers prop

[Tom McC]

Hi All,

The only way to fully confirm the correct identity of this soldier is to get a close up of the cap badge.

Also, to correct a couple of mis-truths. The riding crop that the soldier is holding was a standard article that a mounted soldier would carry in Walking Out Dress. An infantryman carried a swagger stick.

The economy pattern jacket was issued to all arms.

However, on pure numbers alone, the chances are he is ASC.

Hope this helps

Aye

Tom McC