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What Uniform from WW1
« on: Saturday 01 June 19 09:28 BST (UK) »
Hi. I have had this photo for several years now. I know it is family though probably a distant relative.  Can anyone identify the uniform for me? Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

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Re: What Uniform from WW1
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 01 June 19 09:31 BST (UK) »
Royal Marines Light Infantry
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Re: What Uniform from WW1
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 01 June 19 11:29 BST (UK) »
I agree with ShaunJ, "Royal Marines Light Infantry".

Cracking photograph as well.

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Re: What Uniform from WW1
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 01 June 19 12:07 BST (UK) »
Excellent photograph. Mother and son perhaps?

(What does he have stuffed up the cuff of his sleeve? It looks like a handkerchief. Might that a symbol perhaps before he heads off to battle?)

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Re: What Uniform from WW1
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 01 June 19 12:26 BST (UK) »
Thank you all, for your very prompt replies to the photo.  There was me hoping it might have been Canadian. Back to the drawing board as to who they are.

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Re: What Uniform from WW1
« Reply #5 on: Saturday 01 June 19 14:05 BST (UK) »
I've never seen a tunic with a single breast pocket before. Does anybody know why that would be ? And might that also help date the photo ?
(1) Janions of Cheshire, Lancashire, Hawaii, Vancouver and Seattle.
(2) Gregorys of Tarporley, Cheshire.
(3) Pughs of 'The New Pale' near Frodsham and Delamere in Cheshire.
(4) Nevills of Llanelly, Llangennech and Felinfoel.
(5) Yaldens of Ovington/Lovington in Hampshire.

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« Reply #6 on: Saturday 01 June 19 14:10 BST (UK) »
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Re: What Uniform from WW1
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 04 June 19 10:36 BST (UK) »
Hi ShaunJ

Thank you for the links, very informative

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