Uniform Identification if possible.

Discussion in 'General' started by Raydhk, Aug 19, 2014.

  1. Raydhk

    Raydhk New Member

    Dear all.

    I am hoping that some one may be able to see something that may give me an idea as to the theatre of war this photograph comes from.

    It is of my Uncle Albert Richard King born in Ampthill, Bedfordshire 4th Feb 1921. He was along with his two other brothers taken to Dr Banardo,s in 1926. My mother never saw them again however somehow she received a photo of him. I have only with the last few weeks managed to trace two of her brothers sadly now deceased.

    George William was one of the first to join the newly formed Parachute Regiment and was dropped at Arnhem before serving in Norway.
    This was fitting as my mother married as an LACW from Bircham Newton (320Sq) my father from the Dutch Naval Air Service (MLD) who had managed to escape in 1942 from the D.E.I (Indonesia) to England via Ceylon and South Africa.

    As to the photo I can find no trace of Albert in any records in the UK, or War Graves. With a common name it impossible without the records stating DOB to know the right person.

    If however anyone can work out what the uniform maybe then that gives me just another small amount of info.

    Many thanks to all who take the time to read this.

    Ray
     

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  2. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Hi Ray,

    You could really do with applying for a copy of his service records, they will ID all the units he served with and when he was with them.

    Cheers
    Andy
     
  3. 4jonboy

    4jonboy Daughter of a 56 Recce

  4. ceolredmonger

    ceolredmonger Member

    As for the uniform there is not much to help I am afraid. it is a relatively standard tropical uniform for hot climates - Khaki Drill jacket and shorts. He could be in the Army, RAF or even Royal Navy. Short shorts are usually an indication of a couple of years into the war (or South African issue). Other than that this it could be anywhere from North Africa to Ceylon via Barbados.
     

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