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Archibald Redman b. 1886 during WW2- uniform identification please.
« on: Saturday 10 February 18 12:09 GMT (UK) »
Granddad served in WW1 and at start of WW2 was about 55.  What is this uniform please looks like Police. Could he have been a Special Constable.  His employment all his life until retirement was Manager of a local Brewery.  He was possibly in Home Guard.

These pics are only about 3"x 2" and not very sharp. Would it be possible to restore a bit?   
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Re: Archibald Redman b. 1886 during WW2- uniform identification please.
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 10 February 18 23:05 GMT (UK) »
It might give a clue if you can scan the collar to see what letters are....It looks like YS. He looks to be wearing medal ribbons. This will bring it back up the board for attention.
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Re: Archibald Redman b. 1886 during WW2- uniform identification please.
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 11 February 18 00:55 GMT (UK) »
Good morning,

I agree with special constable, looks like S 27 on the collar.

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Re: Archibald Redman b. 1886 during WW2- uniform identification please.
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 11 February 18 05:16 GMT (UK) »
Enhancements, choice of original colour and black& white.
First picture.
Convicts: COSIER (1791); LEADBEATER (1791); SINGLETON (& PARKINSON) (1792); STROUD (1793); BARNES (aka SYDNEY) (1800); DAVIS (1804); CLARK (1806); TYLER (1810); COWEN (1818); ADAMS[ON] (1821); SMITH (1827); WHYBURN (1827); HARBORNE (1828).
Commoners: DOUGAN (1844); FORD (1849); JOHNSTON (1850); BEATTIE (& LONG) (1856); BRICKLEY (1883).
Outlaws: MCGREGOR (1883) & ass. clans, Glasgow, Glenquaich, Glenalmond and Glengyle.

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Re: Archibald Redman b. 1886 during WW2- uniform identification please.
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 11 February 18 05:17 GMT (UK) »
Second one.
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Convicts: COSIER (1791); LEADBEATER (1791); SINGLETON (& PARKINSON) (1792); STROUD (1793); BARNES (aka SYDNEY) (1800); DAVIS (1804); CLARK (1806); TYLER (1810); COWEN (1818); ADAMS[ON] (1821); SMITH (1827); WHYBURN (1827); HARBORNE (1828).
Commoners: DOUGAN (1844); FORD (1849); JOHNSTON (1850); BEATTIE (& LONG) (1856); BRICKLEY (1883).
Outlaws: MCGREGOR (1883) & ass. clans, Glasgow, Glenquaich, Glenalmond and Glengyle.

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Re: Archibald Redman b. 1886 during WW2- uniform identification please.
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Re: Archibald Redman b. 1886 during WW2- uniform identification please.
« Reply #7 on: Sunday 11 February 18 09:19 GMT (UK) »
Thank you everyone liking your restores.

I know what medals he received and know his service history for WW1 from docs and family letters. W W2 is trickier because it was voluntary service and I am relying on things I was told by Dad and Grandad. Had I know I would get family history bug would have written everything down. Ain't hindsight wonderful.
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Re: Archibald Redman b. 1886 during WW2- uniform identification please.
« Reply #8 on: Sunday 11 February 18 09:34 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: jettejjane on Sunday 11 February 18 09:19 GMT (UK)
W W2 is trickier because it was voluntary service

The 1939 register on FindMyPast usually shows ‘voluntary’ wartime occupations in addition to any full time occupation.
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