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PHOTO DWA 1
Please contact Dawn Ward at :- wardnd@mpx.com.au This is what Dawn wrote about this portrait, "I am trying to trace the uniform on my husband's Great Grandfather FRANCIS PHILLIP TOMS. All I can remember is an old aunt saying "He was a member of the Queen's Own Guard". Some say the family came from Dorset, England and others that it was Cambridge, England. I think he was born around 1830 and by 1861 he was in Australia and married MARGARET, THE DAUGHTER OF A SIR HENRY DENNETT. Many blessings on anyone who can help"This will not be an easy one as only part of the uniform is visible, but if this young man was an officer, and in perhaps circa 1855 ? is it possible that someone has him listed somewhere ? Perhaps you can suggest a possible avenue of research for Dawn ? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Photo RSHR 3
Please contact Rita Sheridan at > rasheridan@lineone.net This is just one photograph in Rita's wonderful collection. This photograph was taken at the at Shorncliffe Camp, Dublin in1888, seven years after ROBERT WINKFIELD joined the army. By 1888 he was 2813 Transport Sergeant Robert Winkfield. There is a paper in his Pay Book which details the skills attained to be granted this rank. It says, "I certify that I have carefully examined the undermentioned non-commissioned officer in military equitation, mounted drill, convoy duties, and pack animals, and find him thoroughly capable of performing his duties as Regimental Transport Sergeant. 23 July 1888.
There is a large series of photographs, scanned documents etc. dedicated to Robert Winkfield, his career and the LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT (1881-1902) on this web site. To view this excellent collection please click here > W COLLECTION
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