Seaforth Highlanders?

[LJReb123]

Gary

Thanks for that.

Sticking with the RAF Regt re the first photo (think shoulder markings are just visible). lucky I'm not a betting man 

David

[Baird]

Hello Akka,
                  I see your grandfather was with the 9th. Batallion Seaforth Highlanders when he was killed. I'm afraid I have no names to go with this photograph. Perhaps Fort George may be able to assist.

[old rowley]

staying with David's suggestion of this possibly being a photograph of  members from the RAF Regiment, the Royal Air Force Regiment was formed on 1st February 1942 and the uniform was similar to that worn by the army  with battle dress blouse and trousers and with webbing anklets/gaiters. BD had been introduced into the army in March 1939 and was to (slowly) replace Service Dress (SD) from that date.  However although not formed until 1942 the regiment owes it beginings to an earlier force, this being the Royal Air Force Armoured Car Companies that were raised in Egypt in 1921 (No: 1 AAC) and 1922 (No:2 AAC).

To me the photograph appears to be an inter war one and if army shows a group without collar dogs which would place it pre 1924. However if it were possible for a high res' scan of one of the visable shoulder markings it may give a better clue to the regiment.

old rowley

[BlueHound]

Well this is getting very interesting now.  Not that I can imagine any of my family actually being in the RAF but at least I know to check that out too then.  I have been told my local library has volumes of details taken from the newspapers of those who went to war, so I am intending of visiting to see if I can learn more that way.  Will of course take time and maybe a few visits

Baird, I would be interested in any details you have for 2nd Bat, though as you say doubtful then that a piper may be named but worth a try.

I have given my latest findings to Dad with the original picture before I restored it, so will scan it as high as I can and add to thread later tonight see if that is any more help.

Thank you so much for help so far.

Lynda

[Baird]

Lynda , have you tried the National Archives to see if a Peter Lloyd has his army record  or campaign medal card on line. It is quite straight forward to search but will cost a couple of pounds to download any info you want that you may find. Not many of the army records survive but the medal rolls are quite complete.

Baird

[BlueHound]

Thanks Baird, will certainly take a look and try there.

Lynda

[BlueHound]

Trying to attatch original high res photo - hoping it will work

[old rowley]

Looks like David could well be correct when he suggested about it being RAF. The cap badge has the form and shape of that of the RAF one and coupled with the dark band around the cap it would now point to that being the case. Also some of the shoulder insignia would appear to be the RAF Eagle.

old rowley

[BlueHound]

No wonder I cant find anything then ::)that counts out Peter Lloyd then I'm sure.

Any idea of an approximaite year? so I can continue searching.

Many Thanks, certainly surprise the family this one.

Lynda