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Title: Sydney 1945
Post by: 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

Title: Re: Sydney 1945
Post by: Cammy on Wednesday 29 March 06 20:09 BST (UK)

oops

Title: Re: Sydney 1945
Post by: Salty 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

Title: Re: Sydney 1945
Post by: Cammy 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.

Title: Re: Sydney 1945
Post by: harribobs 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?)

Title: Re: Sydney 1945
Post by: Salty 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

Title: Re: Sydney 1945
Post by: harribobs on Thursday 30 March 06 19:51 BST (UK)

salty

i was thinking petty officer ( honest :D) and my reference was some the 'Cruel sea' type films  (in fact i think it was 'in which we serve'..)

Title: Re: Sydney 1945
Post by: Salty 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

Title: Re: Sydney 1945
Post by: Cammy on Thursday 30 March 06 21:36 BST (UK)

Hi,

Thank you very much guys.
Much appreciated. :-*

Cammy

Title: Re: Sydney 1945
Post by: harribobs on Thursday 30 March 06 22:16 BST (UK)

salty???

why is it a post war pic?  ( apart from the fact he looks relieved!)

Title: Re: Sydney 1945
Post by: Cammy on Friday 31 March 06 07:28 BST (UK)

Here's the message on the back of the photo.

Title: Re: Sydney 1945
Post by: Salty on Friday 31 March 06 17:57 BST (UK)

Cammy,

Always happy to be of some help, however small.

Harrihobs,

Basically, the white top to the cap, the jaunty angle of it and the relaxed atmosphere of the picture.

Very glad I got it right. For a change  ::)

Salty

Title: Re: Sydney 1945
Post by: harribobs on Friday 31 March 06 21:21 BST (UK)

aaah! ;D

they'd darken the white top in combat conditions! of course!

cheers mate

Title: Re: Sydney 1945
Post by: Cammy on Friday 31 March 06 23:33 BST (UK)

Hiya,

Thanks guys for your input to this post. This fellow was my Dad's brother, my Dad passed away recently and I would not have found out any info about this picture without your help.
Slainte,
Merlot

Title: Re: Sydney 1945
Post by: harribobs on Friday 31 March 06 23:39 BST (UK)

thanks for posting it...

another proper bloke, served us all well  :)