I thought Frank Shambley was in the Royal Artillery but I've had a closer look at the cap badge in this picture and I'm no longer certain that that is the case. Can anyone help with the identification?
IMHO that IS a Royal Artillery hat badge.......I haven’t seen any hat badge that that is similar (except) other Commonwealth Artillery Hat Badges that are “similar” but have modifications for their specific country, (EG: New Zealand, Canada etc)
There was a Frank Shambley who joined the RA 21/4/28 and was from Wigan born 24/11/08, is that him? if so his number was 781292
I agree probably Royal Artillery, and the riding breeches suggest some sort of mounted role. Maybe on his L/H boot there is part of the frame that would have held spurs.
33 to 38 to narrow it down. Looks like recruit passing out picture. Given the white cord rather than a lanyard that dates it from 33 whilst the old service dress uniform started going from 38. OP is there a photographer stamp on the back?
Thanks. That's definitely him. Can you tell me where you got the information from? I've tried to find a record without success.