During World War II my father Bill Cox served in the army, spending most of his time in India and reaching the rank of quartermaster sergeant. I have quite a collection of photographs from his time in India. Some in his regular uniform and some in dress uniform which I think they wore if they were in the band. I do not know which instrument he played. The photos here I think were taken in the UK except for the group of four. Tomorrow I will post more photos of Bill in his dress uniform.
In this photo Bill is second from the right on the back row. This photo was taken after the war at his demob in 1946.
This is a more relaxed photo of Bill with his regiment. He doesn't appear to have any stripes on his uniform here so maybe a very early photo. Bill is marked with a X.
I wonder what the Special Investigation Branch actually concerned themselves with. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew Sheila LOL
ReplyDeletefrom Wikipedia: The Special Investigation Branch (SIB) is the name given to the detective branches of all three British military police arms: the Royal Navy Police, Royal Military Police and Royal Air Force Police. It is most closely associated with the Royal Military Police, which has the largest SIB. SIB members usually operate in plain clothes, although they may wear uniform when serving overseas. Members are usually senior non-commissioned officers (sergeants or petty officers or above) or commissioned officers, although the Royal Air Force SIB also employs corporals.
ReplyDeleteYou learn something new every day...thanks Wiki ;-)
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