WW1 Uniform

[Byms]

Can anyone help me to identify the uniform here?  Believed to be William (John) Barnes who died 1916/1917, but I cannot get further than this in identifying him. Many thanks for any help.

[cathaldus]

Not being an expert,  but it looks like the letters RGA on his left shoulder flash.
Seems to be a happy lad!!.  I'm sure other rootschatters will be of more help,
but I am interested a) because he is wearing a bandolier and b) I'm intrigued by the lanyard!!

Good hunting!

[Taidquest]

hi and welcome to rootschat,have you tried the
 commonwealth war graves website?
I think you will be better not to use the middle name john.
hope this helps.
     http://www.cwgc.org/debt_of_honour.asp?menuid=14

[Byms]

Thanks.  Have tried CWG site, but it is not helpful at this stage as I do not know his age, his place of birth, regiment or rank! 

[atom12]

There is only two William Barnes on SDGW.

This one died in 1917, see below.

The other one died in 1918 and was from Malmesbury, Wilts.

[atom12]

If above is your soldier below is the link to more details on him on CWGC, where you will find more family details.  Plus click into the cemetery (in red) to view more details:

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01tj/

 

[atom12]

Again, going with the same soldier as above, if it is him, the link to his medal card:


http://www.rootschat.com/links/01tk/

[atom12]

  Hi again

Is this good looking soldier a relative of yours? 

[Taidquest]

well done atom12,thats the one I meant but
was'nt sure if the copyright editor would object.
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