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Is this a military uniform???
« on: Friday 30 September 11 18:34 BST (UK) »
Can any one help identify if this is a military uniform or a band outfit???
What era do you think it is from ?
Any help appreciated

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Re: Is this a military uniform???
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 01 October 11 22:29 BST (UK) »
Or could he be a Hotel bell boy/porter?

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Re: Is this a military uniform???
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 01 October 11 22:32 BST (UK) »
Hi HLW,

I'm no expert but I can't see anything military-like about the uniform.  It reminds me of the bell-boy outfits they used to wear in hotels.  It could be a band uniform I suppose or possibly worn on the stage in a panto like Cinderella.

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Ken

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Re: Is this a military uniform???
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 01 October 11 22:38 BST (UK) »
At the time that this photograph was taken the subject was serving in one of the Lancer regiments of the British army.

OR.
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Re: Is this a military uniform???
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 01 October 11 23:26 BST (UK) »
I have seen the like of this uniform before 17th lancers I believe.
ABELL-Hfds & Glouc. AWFORD-Glouc, Hfds & Worcs. DANTER-Glouc,Hfds & Worcs. DAUNTER-Hfds, Glouc & Worcs. BAYLISS-Worcs & Glouc. BILLINGHAM-Hfds. JENKINS-Glam, & Hfds. PIPER-Suffolk, Glam & Hfds. CULLUM-Hfds, Suffolk & Mom.
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Re: Is this a military uniform???
« Reply #5 on: Saturday 01 October 11 23:39 BST (UK) »
Wow- from a bell boy to a Lancer!

Thankyou so much for your information
What makes you so sure?

What period of time are we looking at?

How can i find out more about this- where they were based etc.

regards Helen

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Re: Is this a military uniform???
« Reply #6 on: Saturday 01 October 11 23:45 BST (UK) »
Name interests: Boulton, Murrell, Lock, Croxton, Skinner, Blewett, Tonkin, Trathen.
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Re: Is this a military uniform???
« Reply #7 on: Saturday 01 October 11 23:48 BST (UK) »
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How can i find out more about this- where they were based etc.

Do you know who this chap is, or at least have a fair idea?
If so, a name may help us find him in the records.
Name interests: Boulton, Murrell, Lock, Croxton, Skinner, Blewett, Tonkin, Trathen.
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Re: Is this a military uniform???
« Reply #8 on: Sunday 02 October 11 00:02 BST (UK) »
He was sat in my Grandmothers photo album
The only military connection i can find in the family is a William Miles born 1833 Chipping Sodbury
or there were a couple of possibilities from ww1 but is it that recent?
Helen
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