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Is this a Royal Navy uniform ww2?
« on: Friday 24 April 20 11:50 BST (UK) »
Although he was a Merchant man he was attached to HMS Ethiopian where it’s possible that this picture was taken.

It would merchant seaman have the same sort of uniform

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Re: Is this a Royal Navy uniform ww2?
« Reply #1 on: Friday 24 April 20 16:43 BST (UK) »
Have a look at the photo and take particular note of the two men on the right.

https://www.forces.net/heritage/remembrance/remembering-channel-dash-one-royal-navys-darkest-days

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Re: Is this a Royal Navy uniform ww2?
« Reply #2 on: Friday 24 April 20 16:54 BST (UK) »
Thank you for that Girl Guide. Certainly looks like the same type of uniform. He seems to be have been attached to H M S Ethiopian (T124X) 1940 to 1943. Plenty of info about this ship around.

Attached a cropped picture of him probably in the  Seychelles With same uniform

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Re: Is this a Royal Navy uniform ww2?
« Reply #3 on: Friday 24 April 20 17:48 BST (UK) »
It's the first time I have ever seen a seaman with a pith helmet.

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Re: Is this a Royal Navy uniform ww2?
« Reply #4 on: Friday 24 April 20 17:54 BST (UK) »
Interesting observation Barry. May be it was to protect them from the sermon lol

Quote from: barryd on Friday 24 April 20 17:48 BST (UK)
It's the first time I have ever seen a seaman with a pith helmet.

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Re: Is this a Royal Navy uniform ww2?
« Reply #5 on: Friday 24 April 20 18:02 BST (UK) »
Quote from: barryd on Friday 24 April 20 17:48 BST (UK)
It's the first time I have ever seen a seaman with a pith helmet.
 

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Re: Is this a Royal Navy uniform ww2?
« Reply #6 on: Friday 24 April 20 18:06 BST (UK) »
Sorry Chas. I had just woken up from a nap.

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Re: Is this a Royal Navy uniform ww2?
« Reply #7 on: Friday 24 April 20 18:12 BST (UK) »
The priest behind him also has the same helmet and I cannot imagine he is a Royal Marine.

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Re: Is this a Royal Navy uniform ww2?
« Reply #8 on: Friday 24 April 20 18:18 BST (UK) »
Apart from his training on an Oerlikon Gun there’s reference to the Marine
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