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Waxwing
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Help with identifying uniform please??
« on: Sunday 18 October 09 18:02 UTC (UK) »
I believe this to be my great grandfather Charles Daniel Peckover born December 1872 in Kidderminster. I believe his uniform belongs to the 14th Kings Hussars? Am I correct? Any takers out there??? Finally, where should I look to find a little more about him and his service?? I'm a complete novice!! Thankyou.

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Re: Help with identifying uniform please??
« Reply #1 on: Monday 19 October 09 07:03 UTC (UK) »
Yes to the fact that he is a 14th (The King's) Hussars.

The collar badge of the Prussian Eagle identifies that.

He's wearing No.2 Dress, a blue patrol jacket, rather than full dress.  Circa 1890's-1900's.

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Re: Help with identifying uniform please??
« Reply #2 on: Monday 19 October 09 10:06 UTC (UK) »
From the QSA rolls, Boer War:

7 Lance-Cpl C.D. Peckover,14th Hussars
clasps - Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast, Cape Colony, OFS, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith. From 10th Hussars

So he transferred from the 10th Hussars at some point prior.
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Re: Help with identifying uniform please??
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 20 October 09 21:51 UTC (UK) »
Thankyou for that people, very much appreciated!!
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