Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales
D C Harries Collection : Military Portraits
D C Harries, Rhosmaen Street, Llandilo. Dewisiadau chwilio manwl
Studio portrait of a corporal wearing an Africa Star medal ribbon. Negative probably inscribed 'Cyril Green, Harford.' Due to the nature of the handwriting the surname could be open to a different interpretation.
Full-length studio portrait of an American serviceman wearing a collar badge of the UWS Quartermaster Corps and identified as James Robinson from the inscription on the negative.
Half-length studio portrait of an African-American soldier in the US Army Quartermaster Corps identified from the inscription on the negative as Frank Morris. He is wearing a sharpshooter qualification badge with rifle clasp and an Atlantic Campaign ribbon medal.
Half-length studio portrait of a sailor in the Royal Navy wearing as a Gunnery rating, identified as Llewelyn, Talley from an inscription on the negative.
Full-length studio portrait of a private, his cap badge probably that of the King's Royal Rifle Corps, though the same device was used by various London Territorial battalions.
Studio portrait of a young couple, the man being in the Parachute Regiment, the woman, possibly his wife, is in the Women's Land Army. Negative inscribed 'Crombie', though could be 'Cromlie.'
Studio portrait of a United States Army serviceman, believed to be in an Engineer Regiment (as per enclosure). His uniform has one medal ribbon attached as well as a shoulder patch and two collar badges.
Half-length studio portrait of a private in the U.S. Corps of Engineers, serving with the 28th Division (aka The Keystone Division) with marksman sharpshooter and expert qualification badges with clasps.
Studio portrait of a man in a military uniform that does not appear to be British or American. The number '15' is displayed prominently on his lapels. The only further clue is his buttons on which the device appears to be a helmet and breastplate reminiscent of ancient Greek warriors.