I also have an ancestor, Henry Couzens, who was a farrier with the 3rd Madras Light Cavalry, in the 1820's and 30's, based in Arcot. Did you uncover any more detail about your Farrier Major? The following book may be of interest, as it defines the number of officers, men, farriers etc in different ...

Thanks Iain,
Shaun

Thank you.

Tab wrote:A Farrier Major would be like a Quartermaster but for supplying the cavalry

OK - but is it an officer rank?

Tab wrote:Try Ancestry.com.

I am using Ancestry.co.uk - but I expected someone on this Military Forum would know about British Army ranks.

In researching a friend's family tree I have come across the rank of Farrier Major - was this an officer rank in the British (Indian) Army?
The unit concerned is the 3rd Madras Light Cavalry, which later became 7th cavalry in the Indian Army after Independence.,

Shoulderholster wrote: Interesting story,just need for you to find a photo of his Navy days.
SH

No sooner said ...
here you are, then - one Navy days and one Home Guard.
The Navy one is a double exposure - both men are Grandad John.

harry hackedoff wrote:I`m on about the buttons on his collar. They ain`t GS Shoulders

Here's the full picture:

Shaun, welcome aboard mate :wink: That photy isn`t very clear ref the buttons. Looks like the Dog and Basket (Lion and Crown :wink: ) over a ship`s wheel. I`m intrigued :o What else is on the buttons and what is the detail on the cuffs? Scaned in at 600dpi - but the photo is old... Cuffs and hands ...

this is a shot of the collar:



(had to make one post before the board allowed me to post the image!)

Can anyone identify the regiment/corps from the badges/buttons on this image of Grandad's (1st WW) uniform?
(Picture in next post)