Help identifying uniform please of my uncle, Alfred H W Clark, 1900-1941

[Hackstaple]

Hi all.  I am back looking at my Uncle again and the 'uniform' he is wearing.  On the 1939 census he is listed as a tailoring presser.  Im not sure if such a profession would have a uniform like the one he is wearing?

Not sure what you mean by the 1939 census.

[misstinkerbell77]

Hi all.  I am back looking at my Uncle again and the 'uniform' he is wearing.  On the 1939 census he is listed as a tailoring presser.  Im not sure if such a profession would have a uniform like the one he is wearing?

Not sure what you mean by the 1939 census.

Ok, so not officially a census.  The 1939 England and Wales Register - Initially taken due to the onset of war with the purpose of producing National Identity Cards, the register later came to be multi-functional, first as an aid in the use of ration books and later helping officials record the movement of the civilian population over the following decades and from 1948, as the basis for the National Health Service Register. The 1939 Register is an extremely important genealogical resource, not only for the rich detail and information recorded for each person and household, but also in helping to bridge a thirty-year gap in census data. The census taken in 1931 was destroyed during the Second World War and no census was carried out in 1941 due to the ongoing conflict. The register, as held by The National Archives, contains data only for England and Wales and does not include records from households in Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

[hoobaloo]

This picture appears to have the same cap and badge, this fellow also died in 1941, his uniform is that of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve.  Compared to the photo that someone has enlarged it appears to be identical, John.

[misstinkerbell77]

John, thank you ever so much for your very helpful reply and the photo.  I can definitely see the similarities between the 2 images.  I wish mine was of better quality, I have tried playing about with colours etc to see if I can improve the image of the badge, but to no avail.  I shall have a rummage about and see what info I can find regarding the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserves.  Thanks again.  Julie

[Hackstaple]

Hi all.  I am back looking at my Uncle again and the 'uniform' he is wearing.  On the 1939 census he is listed as a tailoring presser.  Im not sure if such a profession would have a uniform like the one he is wearing?

Not sure what you mean by the 1939 census.

I have not been doing any more family history research from some years and I was not aware that this register was available now. I no longer have subs to any paid site and do not seem to be able to register at National Archives. It would be valuable to solve a couple of relationship poblems.

PS - I still remember my wartime ID number.

Ok, so not officially a census.  The 1939 England and Wales Register - Initially taken due to the onset of war with the purpose of producing National Identity Cards, the register later came to be multi-functional, first as an aid in the use of ration books and later helping officials record the movement of the civilian population over the following decades and from 1948, as the basis for the National Health Service Register. The 1939 Register is an extremely important genealogical resource, not only for the rich detail and information recorded for each person and household, but also in helping to bridge a thirty-year gap in census data. The census taken in 1931 was destroyed during the Second World War and no census was carried out in 1941 due to the ongoing conflict. The register, as held by The National Archives, contains data only for England and Wales and does not include records from households in Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

[mozza29]

Badge appears to be somewhat oval and bears the number 44.  Merchant navy doubtful. Regards, ( ex MN Engineer. )

[misstinkerbell77]

Thank you for your reply.  Wow, I'm impressed you can see a number on the cap as I can barely make out anything!

[mozza29]

On second thoughts could be something entirely different than'44'.  I leave it to you to see if you can make anything of this enhanced view.  Regards,  Mozza.

[misstinkerbell77]

Oh goodness, I really can’t make anything out.  Think I need to get my eyes checked  . Thank you for sharing your enhanced photo