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Here are Milton's images.
Here's my 5c worth of guesswork:
- he has 4 service stripes (chevrons) on his R sleeve, indicating at least 16 yrs service
- the hat has a Canadian look to it
- the flaming grenade at the collars often indicates an engineer, artillery, or fusilier unit, but the hat badge is not familiar to me; it also looks Canadian
- the collar pattern in these photos suggests a date after 1902, and the womens'clothing style suggests a date closer to 1914 than 1902
Milton, it could be very helpful if you gave the forummers every detail you have of your relative:
His age, full name and units in which he served would be good starting points.

A couple more centsworth to add to what Rob has written :
- the hat could also be a New Zealand "lemon squeezer";
- he is not wearing medal ribbons; one would expect him to have at least a QSA if he'd served in the ABW.

The photograph is from the period of the First World War, the uniform in question has four overseas blue service chevrons, one per year post 1914

Oops - Transvaal Irish Brigade is correct - the chevrons on his right forearm are four overseas blue service chevrons, one per year post 1914. Long service stripes were worn on the left forearm.

www.angloboerwar.com/forum/7-genealogy-a...-uniform-of-relative

This is the original link. It has the name Thomas Hemming as the gentleman in uniform.
The bride is apparently Annie Pardoe.
As Rob has previously mentioned, it would be beneficial if Milton could furnish as much information as possible on Thomas and Annie.

Dave...

PS
I must admit I have been unsuccessful at present in finding a link between Tom and Annie
Lots of Hemming and Hemmings to cross reference. A few more clues and information would be most welcomed. The hat certainly looks very similar to a New Zealand version, looking closely it has the regimental puggaree band

Milton

I have found a Edward Thomas Hemming who married in Warwickshire to a Annie Pardoe in 1906.
1911 census, daughter Gladys May Hemming recorded
All Brummies. ....Ring any bells?
I will have a search for military connections over the weekend.