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[Soldier in Greatcoat]

Three quarter-length studio portrait of a soldier wearing a greatcoat and holding a cigarette in his left hand. His cap badge may be that of the Labour Corps which was instigated in Jan 1917 for men no longer suitable for front line duties..

D C Harries, Rhosmaen Street, Llandilo.

[Sergeant Major, Welsh Regiment]

Three quarter-length studio portrait of a Sergeant Major in the Welsh Regiment. Above his stripes are crossed muskets, indicative of his status as instructor. Although his cap badge is missing part of his shoulder patch reading "Wel.." can be seen

D C Harries, Rhosmaen Street, Llandilo.

[Norman & Alfred Thomas, Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo]

Studio portrait of brothers Norman & Alfred Thomas of 50 Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo. Both joined up Kings Royal Rifle Corps on the same day. Norman was later promoted to Sergeant, earned the Military Medal and was reported as missing during the Battle of Cambrai on 30 November 1917. Thought to have been taken prisoner by the Germans. No trace of him was ever found. He was 31 years old, (see West Wales War Memorials Project website for further details)

D C Harries, Rhosmaen Street, Llandilo.

[Private, Welsh Regiment]

Three quarter-length studio portrait of a private in the Welsh Regiment. As this soldier's uniform has no embellishments and the economic service tunic without pleat in the breast pockets the implication is that this portrait dates from the middle or later years of the conflict.

D C Harries, Rhosmaen Street, Llandilo.

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