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Offline Agaye

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What uniform is this?
« on: Wednesday 29 May 19 00:57 BST (UK) »
The serviceman in this photo is most likely an Australian serving during WW2.  I would like to know what uniform he is wearing to help me find his identity.

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Re: What uniform is this?
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 29 May 19 12:00 BST (UK) »
The uniform looks more American to me.
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Re: What uniform is this?
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 29 May 19 12:28 BST (UK) »
Without cheating from Shaun J's answer I had the same thought. Overseas or background of Western States of America. Possibly Utah. Summertime. Arid. Wooden Buildings.

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Re: What uniform is this?
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 29 May 19 13:06 BST (UK) »
I didn't think he looked like an Australian either, though I can't really put my finger on the reason why.

Can you get a clearer scan of his cap, particularly the badge? The US Army cap badges I have seen on the internet look a lot larger than this one ....

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Re: What uniform is this?
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 29 May 19 13:29 BST (UK) »
I’ve had a look at the WW2 era photos I have and Australian soldiers wore their slouch hat with pride.  Officers wore caps but they were different to that.
If you think it was taken in Australia don’t forget many Americans were in Australia.  I too think he is American.

He could be in other services, but the cap doesn’t look right to me.
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Re: What uniform is this?
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 29 May 19 13:54 BST (UK) »
The serviceman in this photo is possibly an American serving in Australia during WW2. Can any our Australian RootsChatters identify the background?

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Re: What uniform is this?
« Reply #6 on: Thursday 30 May 19 00:52 BST (UK) »
Thank you all for your opinions and suggestions regarding this man's uniform.  A scan of his cap was not clear so I have not posted it.  The photograph was with others belonging to an elderly relative.  This elderly relative had no family connections with America, so I guess the serviceman will have to remain a mystery.  Once again thanks for the help that is always provided by RootsChatters. 

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