Today’s carboot sale finds, it was so dark I didn’t notice the Ww1 medals are for two different gentleman
Some nice treasures in there. I've often thought about visiting car boots and the like, but I've already got a room full of militaria and really need to trim down.
Hopefully Tom One name is Pte H Trainer Machine Gun Corp regt number 31139 The second gentleman is Pte W,G - Wilson regt number 204565 if the royal Welsh Fus
Sadly both TD. You know, just as I read vespa's info about the two medals, I thought TD will be along any minute to assist in identifying these gents. And lo and behold, here you are.
British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 Name: Henry Trainer Regiment or Corps: Machine Gun Corps Regimental Number: 31139 Name: William Wilson Regiment or Corps: The Royal Welsh (Welch) Fusiliers Regimental Number: 204565 TD edited to add: Well its a start and hopefully Vespa can move it on further - with or without my help
There's also a Captains shoulder boards, both named men are shown as Privates. Also looks to be a Royal Artillery comrades? badge ("Ubique" and "xxxx xxxx Association") so one or more other avenues to explore - but perhaps explains the nose cone..... Too slow, must be using the same machine as in the background So, Norfolk Reg't connection, RAA and a tank badge?
Hi, Wilson BWM only suggests service in India only? 1st RWF posted to India post WW1 so he may also have GSM for NWF/Waziristan? Steve Y
Not sure he was in India - his mates on the same page are noted as India, but he isn't - could he have stayed in the UK during, would that give the same result? UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 Name: William Gordon Wilson Military Year: 1914-1920 Rank: Private. (Acting Lance Corporal) Medal Awarded: British War Medal Regiment or Corps: The Royal Welsh (Welch) Fusiliers Regimental Number: 204565 Sub Unit: 4th Battalion (Territorial Force) Previous Units: 1/Garr. R.W. Fus. Pte. 204565 TD
I like this one Tricky due to the district on the back being Bedington which is only a few miles from me
Vespa 100, Can you post a photograph of the badge below the Royal Norfolk brass shoulder titles? Intrigued by that one. Great finds as usual. Guy
I noticed this on that looks similar ro the one Guy is interested in so it may be in a similar sphere of interest - Para/Gliding/Airborne etc GLIDER PARATROOPER US ARMY JUMP WINGS LAPEL PIN BADGE 1.5 INCHES Also: National Gliding Association - it may be named TD
Even the box looks interesting. Is that what the items came in? Any 'hidy-holes' containing hidden treasure?