Alfred Davies 2nd Battalion 1900

Brenda Kinghorn · 11-01-2012, 23:31

I've cropped it a bit more - see if that helps!

Brenda

**Baconwallah** · 12-01-2012, 00:03

Brenda, there is a 4542 Pte H. Jones on the China Medal Roll. Does not say much, though. Although the number would be about right, we do not know if the Colour Sgt Jones of the Assam Railway was a Royal Welch Fusilier. He may have served with a different regiment.

John

**Aled Roberts** · 12-01-2012, 00:21

Thanks Brenda.

This is what I am seeing :

The chap on Alfred's right is sporting the Queens South Africa medal & Kings South Africa Medal.

Alfred appears to be wearing a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

The chap on Alfred's left, Queens South Africa medal & Kings South Africa Medal & a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.

Alfred is certainly not wearing a China 1900 as the suspension is not the right shape. So I guess anyone who appears on the QSA, KSA or China roll is out of the running.

I have checked the info I have for the LSGC medals, and there is one A Davies, awarded in 1921.... As the qualifying period was 18 years this man would have enlisted in about 1902/3. His number at time of award was 4178875. Further digging reveals his earlier number was 7162 - but he was originally a 4/RWF man and his Christian name was ...... Abraham

So another one off the possibilities....

Will continue to dig.

**Glyn Hughes 17** · 12-01-2012, 09:47

I am a little puzzled by the Photograph, did S/NCOs of RWF dress in “Sam Brown Belts” in the photo front row three Officers, back row from the left, C/Sgt, Drum Major. C/Sgt, C/Sgt. I’m not an authority of Regimental dress of this period. Is this a fun photo, Officer handing over belts for photo take.
Glyn

**Baconwallah** · 12-01-2012, 11:25

Good question, Glyn. I had noticed the splendid appearance of the WOs and the very casual dress of the officers, but did not really think about it. Alas, like you I'm no expert on the subject.

John

**ap1** · 12-01-2012, 15:25

This wasn't the RWF. It was the Assam Railway Volunteers or something wasn't it?

**Baconwallah** · 12-01-2012, 16:23

That's correct, Al. The Assam & Bengal Railway Volunteer Rifles.

1901 formed as Assam-Bengal Railway Volunteer Rifles on 23rd January, HQ at Chittagong
1917 1st April, became the 42nd Assam Bengal Railway Battalion
1920 1st October, re designated Assam Bengal Railway Battalion

John

Norman · 12-01-2012, 19:34

Originally Posted by Baconwallah

That's correct, Al. The Assam & Bengal Railway Volunteer Rifles.

1901 formed as Assam-Bengal Railway Volunteer Rifles on 23rd January, HQ at Chittagong
1917 1st April, became the 42nd Assam Bengal Railway Battalion
1920 1st October, re designated Assam Bengal Railway Battalion

John

That's spot on John. I found some report from a paper where Lt Col R S Hawkins VD recieved an award from the King, but I can't find it just now. As for the others in the photo, I've had no info on them. I must start looking.
Norman