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The Common Room / Re: Small grouping belonging to a W. Shearring associated with Bermondsey
« on: Saturday 06 April 24 13:07 BST (UK) »
That's brilliant and exactly the confirmation I was hoping for! Thanks so much.
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The Common Room / Re: Small grouping belonging to a W. Shearring associated with Bermondsey
« on: Saturday 06 April 24 12:25 BST (UK) »
Thank you. That's very true. However, it isn't named and may have belonged to W. Shearring or perhaps another family member.
I don't have an Ancestry subscription. I was rather hoping someone here might be able to find out if there was a female W. Shearring located in the Bermondsey area during WWI. It's a reasonably unusual surname.
I don't have an Ancestry subscription. I was rather hoping someone here might be able to find out if there was a female W. Shearring located in the Bermondsey area during WWI. It's a reasonably unusual surname.
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The Common Room / Re: Small grouping belonging to a W. Shearring associated with Bermondsey
« on: Saturday 06 April 24 00:37 BST (UK) »
As far as I know, they don't keep records of who was issued with which number badge, or if they do, they're not accessible online.
I just figured that local dignitaries such as the Mayor may have had honorary roles in various organisations such as the Red Cross or be part of their fundraising committees without necessarily serving in a hands-on capacity.
Here in Australia during WWII, there was the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund, which was that state's contribution to the Australian Comforts Fund.
I just figured that local dignitaries such as the Mayor may have had honorary roles in various organisations such as the Red Cross or be part of their fundraising committees without necessarily serving in a hands-on capacity.
Here in Australia during WWII, there was the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund, which was that state's contribution to the Australian Comforts Fund.
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The Common Room / Re: Small grouping belonging to a W. Shearring associated with Bermondsey
« on: Friday 05 April 24 23:32 BST (UK) »
Thanks, Monica.
It is conjecture on my part that the medals were issued to William Shearring. I have no proof other than not being able to find a female W. Shearring that fits the bill.
The British Red Cross Society have their WWI Volunteers database and there are no 'Shearring's listed at all. There are three people with the surname Shearing, but none with a Christian name starting with W.
It is conjecture on my part that the medals were issued to William Shearring. I have no proof other than not being able to find a female W. Shearring that fits the bill.
The British Red Cross Society have their WWI Volunteers database and there are no 'Shearring's listed at all. There are three people with the surname Shearing, but none with a Christian name starting with W.
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The Common Room / Small grouping belonging to a W. Shearring associated with Bermondsey
« on: Friday 05 April 24 13:37 BST (UK) »
We have just purchased this small grouping relating to the service of W. Shearring of Bermondsey. They appear to have been involved with the British Red Cross Society and the Bermondsey VAD hospital and the grouping was listed as having belonged to a female for this reason.
I've not managed to locate a W. Shearring who was with the BRCS based on their WWI Volunteer database. I did, however, find a William Shearring who was Mayor of Bermondsey during WWI. The role of Vice-President of the local hospital may fit with his position?
The grouping was originally bought in the UK in the early nineties. Would love to know more about it.
Thanks in advance
Kathryn
I've not managed to locate a W. Shearring who was with the BRCS based on their WWI Volunteer database. I did, however, find a William Shearring who was Mayor of Bermondsey during WWI. The role of Vice-President of the local hospital may fit with his position?
The grouping was originally bought in the UK in the early nineties. Would love to know more about it.
Thanks in advance
Kathryn
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Armed Forces / Re: Reginald Stuart Welch
« on: Thursday 07 December 23 13:26 GMT (UK) »
It is in our museum on the south coast of Western Australia. Despite displaying many hundreds of items, this is still one of my favourites - so poignant.
www.recollectionsofwar.com.au
www.recollectionsofwar.com.au
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: What is Bert's surname?
« on: Thursday 02 April 20 14:48 BST (UK) »
I have no provenance and no proof that they belong together but they did come that way when I purchased them. The fact that there are Royal Field Artillery cap and collar badges along with a card with the same insignia does suggest that they are associated. Both cards are sent by Bert which then ties them together. I guess the locket is the only thing that doesn't have a link. It's a shame the soldier isn't wearing his cap!
I am hesitant to open the locket as I fear the hair would fall out and I'd not be able to get it back in again but thanks for the suggestion.
I am hesitant to open the locket as I fear the hair would fall out and I'd not be able to get it back in again but thanks for the suggestion.
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: What is Bert's surname?
« on: Thursday 02 April 20 14:14 BST (UK) »
Thanks also ShaunJ. I think that it is going to be too difficult to definitively say who Bert is with so many different and completely plausible theories.
I have learned that you cannot make assumptions when researching so in this case, it's better to concede defeat and just appreciate the grouping for what it is.
I have learned that you cannot make assumptions when researching so in this case, it's better to concede defeat and just appreciate the grouping for what it is.
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: What is Bert's surname?
« on: Thursday 02 April 20 14:11 BST (UK) »
Thank you Carol. It was the double sided photo locket that tempted me to buy the grouping so it's nice to know a little about them.