Remembrance of an unidentified soldier
Posted: 11 Nov 2013 Filed under: Analysis, Photo dating, Sue's family research | Tags: Coulson, family history, genealogy, remembrance, Suffolk regiment, unidentified soldier, World War I 1 CommentThis postcard sized photograph is part of a collection of First World War photographs that were inherited by Raymond Walter Coulson (1922-1997). His father, Albert Walter Coulson (1888-1956), served with the Suffolk and Gloucestershire regiments. The cap badge looks like that of the Suffolk regiment. Although this young soldier bears a resemblance to Albert, this photo has a date stamped on the back, the 6 Feb 1917. This young man looks to be in his late teens or early twenties, so he is clearly too young to be Albert, who by then was a seasoned soldier approaching the age of 30. On close inspection I can make out the photographers embossed details on the bottom right corner:
F.J.SEAMAN.
PHOTOGRAPHER.
DONCASTER.
According to the Photo Sleuth, Frederick Joseph Seaman operated a photography studio in Doncaster between 1915-1926.
So, there are some clues, which together with details of his uniform may lead to this soldier’s identification. In the meantime, I’ll remember him as an unidentified soldier.
© Sue Adams 2013