Stanley Buckmaster, Roy "Jack" Payne, Anthony "Toc" Wright

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Geoff, the first of the 2 pics I sent to you has been identified by Eric Buckmaster. The second is still outstanding.
The following picture shows:
Roy Payne (known as Jack)- 5 troop No.2, seated,
Anthony ( known as Toc) Wright - 2 Brigade Signals
Stanley Buckmaster (the taller of the two standing)- 5 troop No.2.
It was sent to me by Toc's son. My thanks to John, Toc, and to Eric in establishing units and names and locations to the photo.
Eric kindly shares with us a little about this photo:
" About the time that we returned to the Italian Mainland from Vis, the Front line had moved far enough up the Italian Peninsular to allow Troops based in the Rear to have some time for Local Leave. They had set up two Rest Camps and leave was granted for periods of 1 / 2 weeks according Unit commitments. The Photo of the three of them was taken on an occasion when they had been given Rest Camp Leave in the ? Bari ? area, and wandered into a Local Photographers, having well tasted the fruit of the Vine. Hence the Facial Expressions. "

Not quite sure why I can't get the photo to show in forum. Have posted it in the gallery for No.2