Author Topic: Sydney 1945 (Read 1726 times)

Cammy · « **on:** Wednesday 29 March 06 20:08 BST (UK) »

Hi,
Can anyone tell me if this chap was in the Navy, Merchant Navy or any other info? On the reverse it says he is outside the British Centre in Sydney. 1945
Thanks
Cammy

Cammy · « **Reply #1 on:** Wednesday 29 March 06 20:09 BST (UK) »

Salty · « **Reply #2 on:** Wednesday 29 March 06 23:17 BST (UK) »

Hi Cammy,

Can you get a close up of the badges on his cap and right arm?
As high a resolution as you can.

First impression is Royal Navy, but just to be on the safe side.

Salty

Cammy · « **Reply #3 on:** Thursday 30 March 06 08:03 BST (UK) »

Hi,
Is this any better, it's the best I can get on the scanner I have.

harribobs · « **Reply #4 on:** Thursday 30 March 06 09:01 BST (UK) »

just an observation as i know precious little about the navy, but is that a red cross badge on his arm? (got to be RN hasn't he?)

Salty · « **Reply #5 on:** Thursday 30 March 06 17:50 BST (UK) »

I did suspect this, but had to make sure first.

Definitely a Petty Officer Sick Berth Attendant, Royal Navy. Post War.

Salty

harribobs · « **Reply #6 on:** Thursday 30 March 06 19:51 BST (UK) »

salty

i was thinking petty officer ( honest

) and my reference was some the 'Cruel sea' type films (in fact i think it was 'in which we serve'..)

Salty · « **Reply #7 on:** Thursday 30 March 06 20:03 BST (UK) »

Harrihobs,

I believe you.

I have been caught out myself a couple of times by you experts on Army cap badges.

So I just wanted to make absolutely sure.

Regards
Salty

Cammy · « **Reply #8 on:** Thursday 30 March 06 21:36 BST (UK) »

Hi,

Thank you very much guys.
Much appreciated.

Cammy

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