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Offline ThomasJames1918

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1950's Army National Service Badge
« on: Wednesday 18 July 12 20:41 BST (UK) »
Here is a photo of a badge that belonged to my Grandfather when he did his national service in the early to mid 1950’s. And I was wondering if someone could help me by identifying the Regiment and what type it would have been.

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Re: 1950's Army National Service Badge
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 18 July 12 21:21 BST (UK) »
Looks like REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers).

Please help me to help you by citing sources for information.

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Re: 1950's Army National Service Badge
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 19 July 12 08:07 BST (UK) »
Agree with philipsearching, but it is in fact a tunic button not a badge.


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Re: 1950's Army National Service Badge
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 21 July 12 17:54 BST (UK) »
Hi

Thanks for the help. I found out he was in the 3rd Battalion in the 50’s and I was wondering if someone could help me and tell me where they would have served and went too.

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Re: 1950's Army National Service Badge
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 21 July 12 20:36 BST (UK) »
3 Was a technical  training Battalion at Arborfield.
Jefferson - Wigton/Workington
Wilson -Distington/Workington
Mudridge/Mugridge Cumberland & Cornwall
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Re: 1950's Army National Service Badge
« Reply #5 on: Monday 23 July 12 15:52 BST (UK) »
Oh ok thanks for all the help
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