Uniform Identification

[whogan]

Would anyone be able to tell me about this soldier? What war? Can I assume this is British? Company and Rank?



Thanks so much
Wendy

[percy porter]

Guessing ....... but army, WW2 and Officer.

Scrimmers will no doubt help when he spots your post

Alan NZ

[whogan]

Thanks Alan 

[km1971]

He seems to be wearing the ribbons for the British War Medal and  Victory Medal from WW1. So there should be a medal index card for him, either on Ancestry (free and in colour), or on the NA website (£2 and B&W).

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/medals.asp and press search

No idea on the uniform. He isn't wearing any form of rank or regiment devices.

Ken

[scrimnet]

My first thought when I saw it was Colonial Police of some descrips...

Could I request a better scan pse?

Do you have a name...?

[scrimnet]

Another thought...

Is this from a larger group pic??

It may well be very handy to see the lot if you have them!

[conner395]

I was going to suggest Police too, circa 1930-50, but no visible insignia (rank or force) and buttons look rather generic. Again, sight of the whole group (ikf such there be) would be helpful. Possibly Canadian Police (municipal/provincial, rather than RCMP)

[whogan]

On a different computer -- will rescan later.

I do not have a name, however, it might be John Gibb, born 1887, Surrey Wandsworth. The complete photo is of a man and woman -- the woman is not in uniform -- likely his sister or wife.

[DavidGreenall110]

Looks like he's wearing a "Sam Browne" Could be an Officer or Police.