Stanley Gordon Hirst ~ Rank & Unit

[Tony Freeman]

The following photograph show Gordon serving in Burma during WW2.
He was captured and was held prisoners for several years.
Can anyone identify his rank and unit?
All help appreciated.

Tony F

[MaxD]

The top two pics don't seem to have any distinguishing uniform features at all.  In the third picture he is wearing the rank badge and Sam Browne belt of a Warrant Officer Class One.  His appointment as a WO1 would depend on what regiment/unit he was with.  Guesswork on the cap badge which may be Royal Engineers.

maxD

[Tony Freeman]

Thanks for your help.
That will allow me to do some more research.

[alan o]

The top 2 photos with a US soldier.  The 4 inverted chevrons on the soldier's sleeve are US Army and not British in anyway.

[Tony Freeman]

Thanks for the comment .... I missed that one :-)