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One for Retlaw
What can you tell me about these 2 chaps ?
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11-03-2013, 10:52
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Re: One for Retlaw
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Re: One for Retlaw
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thanks i knew you would know, M.G.C. Machine Gun Corps ? yes ? If man on left has a medal ribbon on chest , is it safe to assume the photo was taken after war time ?
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11-03-2013, 12:54
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Re: One for Retlaw
I suspect that they are brothers. The chins are almost identical. Any names?
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11-03-2013, 13:11
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Quite a number of men (regulars) had won the M.M. before Christmas 1914. Men were not allowed to wear uniform after being discharged. |
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11-03-2013, 13:15
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The one on the left is George Gilbert Porter don't know who the other guy is the women are definately not related though
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Private. 240105. 1st East Lancs. Lived at 9 Stone Row, Clayton. Looks like George served at Gallipoli. |
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