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John Lefroy, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve

Sharkey Collection
1941
Overview

Twenty-eight sub lieutenants of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve, grouped in three rows. They are in training uniform consisting of peaked cap with navy emblem, dark, double-breasted jacket worn with white cravat, light trousers, gaiters and dark shoes. Four members are holding model aircraft.

Historical information

John Lefroy married Maida Sharkey in 1932.
Photo possibly taken at the completion of a training course.
The wavy 'ring' on sleeves indicates both rank and fact that it is a volunteer unit - known as the ' Wavy Navy'.
The model planes may indicate a connection with Fleet Air Arm.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--9-237
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Social History
Inscriptions and markings

On the rear the names of the members are listed, including John Lefroy, 7th from the left in the middle row.
Also on the rear is the purple stamp of a Fleet Street photographer.
Written in ink [To Mrs John Lefroy/ 16 Reserve Street/ Claremont/ West Australia].

Year
1941
Links to additional resources
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Last modified
Saturday, 12 July, 2025
Completeness
94
Copyright category
Life of creator +70 years
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Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve
Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve
Source: Claremont Museum 09.237

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