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Ireland / Re: Uniform Identification
« on: Wednesday 11 February 09 17:13 GMT (UK) »
Thanks but another source has confirmed this is an RIC uniform. From 1901 they had collar badges too - just like those on the hat.
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Ireland / Uniform Identification
« on: Wednesday 11 February 09 15:42 GMT (UK) »
Can anyone identify this uniform? He was in the RIC 1888-1899 but then the US Army and we always thought the photo was from the US. Sorry there is little hope of a better picture and yes I have tried the Army site. Many thanks for any help you can give.
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Armed Forces / Re: USA Uniform
« on: Wednesday 11 February 09 12:00 GMT (UK) »
Thanks for your replies. His name is John Thomas Hoban b 1869 Lancs but brought up in Achill, Mayo. Joined RIC 23 Jan 1888, left 14 Sept 1899. Collar 52874. I have (photo) his original discharge cert. Have sent off for his other details. I will put this back under 'Uniform' on the Irish bit where it started!
His photo is with my 89year old Aunt and there it will stay!-I will not be allowed to take it out the frame but will ask around for a scanner if that might help - it's 50m round trip to a town. Have zoomed in and it could be a Harp & Crown. Am visiting in early march and will take the magnifying glass!
Many generations have been in the RIC but I have no other photos. Meanwhile I have another query re army service - his grandfather John Hoban who was described as a deceased Chelsea Pensioner in 1866 (poss died 1861/2) on his son's marriage cert - son was 28. Where might John the first have served? Valerie
His photo is with my 89year old Aunt and there it will stay!-I will not be allowed to take it out the frame but will ask around for a scanner if that might help - it's 50m round trip to a town. Have zoomed in and it could be a Harp & Crown. Am visiting in early march and will take the magnifying glass!
Many generations have been in the RIC but I have no other photos. Meanwhile I have another query re army service - his grandfather John Hoban who was described as a deceased Chelsea Pensioner in 1866 (poss died 1861/2) on his son's marriage cert - son was 28. Where might John the first have served? Valerie
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Armed Forces / USA Uniform
« on: Tuesday 10 February 09 13:26 GMT (UK) »
Can anyone identify this uniform? Photo taken 1899-1905, RIC Policeman who went to Chicago. Killed 1905, how, or what state, I have no idea but may have been a reporter by then, so short service. Many thanks.
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Armed Forces / Re: Army Uniform
« on: Tuesday 10 February 09 12:53 GMT (UK) »
Thank you - I am all too new to this!
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Armed Forces / Army Uniform
« on: Tuesday 10 February 09 12:00 GMT (UK) »
Can anyone identify this uniform? Taken 1899-1905. He emigrated from Ireland to Chicago but moved on I believe. Thanks