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Offline Leslie Howard

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Army uniform
« on: Tuesday 05 August 14 11:16 BST (UK) »
This photograph of my grandfather was taken 1913-1915. I know this because the girl, my auntie Olive only lived that long. Unfortunately none of our family know what regiment he was in or where he served. He was born 1881 and died 1953. When the 1911 census was taken he was living in Wavertree, Liverpool. I wonder if anyone can tell by his uniform what his regiment is.   

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Re: Army uniform
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 05 August 14 11:28 BST (UK) »
Hi

Looking at the Lanyard on the left shoulder and the Badge on the breast pocket of the boy.

The soldier is in the Royal Artillery.

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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 05 August 14 19:41 BST (UK) »
He is also wearing spurs so most likely Driver rank.

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Re: Army uniform
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 05 August 14 20:28 BST (UK) »
Hi, welcome to Rootschat, just to add my opinion, I have to agree with what has been said, certainly looks like the child is wearing a Artillery badge, and your Grandfather is wearing spurs so most likely driver with the Royal Artillery.

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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 06 August 14 11:08 BST (UK) »
Lots of regts wore lanyards in WW1 and not just the RA.  It's a common fallacy that a lanyard=RA.  They were used for the practical purpose of securing clasp knives and the like.  other than that i would agree.

Have you checked whether his medal card is on Ancestry as they are free to review this month?
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