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Offline carolmc

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Hong Kong circa 1920
« on: Tuesday 23 July 13 12:20 BST (UK) »
Hi
Still trying to identify a studio photo of a soldier circa 1920 in Hong Kong. I've attached the full photo and a close up of his medals and the studio name which was at 39a Queens Road Hong Kong.

I've looked at Gwulo Hong Kong and discovered a Frederick Crocker who died age 37 in 1921. a private in C company 2nd batt, Wiltshire Regiment, but I'm now thinking Fred is not my relative.

Does anyone have any ideas how I can take this further please, I would really like to find out who he is.

Regards Carolm

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Re: Hong Kong circa 1920
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 24 July 13 05:13 BST (UK) »
Studio looks like either
A Ont Co   OR   A On & Co

Dawn M
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Re: Hong Kong circa 1920
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 24 July 13 06:01 BST (UK) »
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has the information on the death/burial place of Frederick Crocker. His WW1 records may/or may not have survived the bombing of WW11. They could provide information as to who his parents/birthplace and wife/children (if any) if they are included in the surviving records. That is if 1921 deaths are with the regular WW1 records.

http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/75226703/CROCKER,%20FREDERICK