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regimental photo circa 1900-05

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Hello, I'm new to the post but I may have an old connection. Attached is a photo of my grandfather (Gordon McCurdy) peering down the barrel of his rifle which I assume to be a lee met ford or an early lee-enfield. Note the bayonet lying on the table. The picture (circa 1900-05),  may have been taken in the Kingston barracks. My grandfather was born near Kingston and may have been enlisted in the PWOR.
   Unfortunately the photo isn't of a high enough resolution to make out the hat badges which would have positively identified the regiment. The only clues may be the uniforms the men are wearing and the kit hanging on the walls ie; a rifle company's shako hat. Perhaps the barracks room itself still stands. I would appreciate it very much if anyone could assist me in  verifying the time, place and regiment. Thankyou, Charles Wilton
 
Did you try checking to see if Ottawa has his military service record?  If he was enlisted in the army at the time Non-permanent active militia, they may well have a record of his unit of service.  By the uniforms, they look to be infantry, and if this is Kingston, the PWOR is a likely choice.

Checking your Grandfather's service record, if it exists should clear it up.  If he has any wartime service, then his unit of service should be engraved on the edge of the medals with his name and service number.  Try writing to:

National Personnel Records Centre
National Archives of Canada
Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa, ON, Canada K1A 0N3
 
I'm not sure but I think the third guy from the right is 3rd Herd!  ;D Its a great picture, please let us know if you get any other information on it.
 
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