Does anyone recognise this uniform please

[Parmesan]

Would appreciate some guidance as to what uniform this is. Many thanks.

[philipsearching]

I suspect identifying the regiment may be difficult.  The collar dogs look like grenades - but several regiments had these (most likely a Fusiliers regiment).

Right upper arm: Lance Corporal stripe.

Left lower arm (top to bottom): (1) - I don't recognise this badge, (2) marksman badge, (3) one service/conduct stripe - suggesting a professional soldier rather than a wartime volunteer or conscript.

If you have a potential name for this man it may be possible to do a process of elimination to find out more, but until the real experts come along this is the best I can do.

Philip

[Parmesan]

Many thanks Philip.  I don't have a name, hoping the regiment might have helped identify him!

I notice that he has a pleat in the top pocket. I thought they didn't have them in WW1 to cut costs? Or am I dreaming that?!

I know it's a black and white photo but doesn't come across as khaki coloured?

[ABradley]

The badge might be that of a "Lewis Gunner" . 

Andrew

[philipsearching]

Many thanks Philip.  I don't have a name, hoping the regiment might have helped identify him!

I notice that he has a pleat in the top pocket. I thought they didn't have them in WW1 to cut costs? Or am I dreaming that?!

I know it's a black and white photo but doesn't come across as khaki coloured?

The economy tunics were introduced part way through the war, but soldiers who already had the earlier model tunics kept on wearing them - so it isn't possible to date the photo accurately (except to say that the lack of medal ribbons suggests that it is before 1919).

The light/dark balance on black and white photos is difficult to judge, so I wouldn't rule out khaki.

Philip

[Parmesan]

Thanks for that information.

Both of you. Appreciated. 

[Jebber]

I am no expert but it looks like the dress uniform of a regular soldier to me, rather than service dress, being a sepia photo the colour is indeterminate.

The collar dogs are not Artillery or RE, I would agree they are Fusiliers, but which,  they are not clear enough to tell.

[Parmesan]

Many thanks. 

[ainslie]

In khaki service dress there would be a lance corporal’s stripe on both sleeves.