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Is this a military or band uniform
« on: Tuesday 31 May 22 09:19 BST (UK) »
My uncle was born in Dublin about 1903 and we know little of his life. I recently acquired this photo and wonder if if is a military or band uniform. I think it was taken in Westland Row Dublin in the early 1930's. I never heard he was in the army at any time but, know he played the trombone in a fife and drum local band.
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Re: Is this a military or band uniform
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 31 May 22 10:41 BST (UK) »
You haven't attached the photo for the military experts to look at.

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Re: Is this a military or band uniform
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 31 May 22 14:03 BST (UK) »
Thank you Kiltaglassan. I knew there was something I forgot!!
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Re: Is this a military or band uniform
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 31 May 22 15:27 BST (UK) »
I'd say he was a bass drummer in an Irish Army marching band.
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Re: Is this a military or band uniform
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 31 May 22 16:36 BST (UK) »
Thank you ShaunJ. I will do a little snooping now with other members of the extended family to see if they remember anything.
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Carr of Liverpool
Connor of Blackrock