British Unit Histories - Page 6

NORMAN MURPHY · 22-09-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Reed

I have quite a lot of unit, regimental and divisional histories for British and Commonwealth units in WW2, mainly for NW Europe and Italy. Am happy to look up specific requests for info for forum members.

Hi I am looking for info on any units which fought at Mersa el Brega Libya Feb- March 1941

Norm

ramacal · 22-09-2008, 02:45 PM

HandtoHand22

I would look at the National Archives for the LAA war diaries. Went to RA Museum at Woolwich first to look at 102 LAA diaries re my dad's unit, but found those at Kew more complete.

Robert

Philip,ABRG · 22-09-2008, 02:52 PM

If you make a scan/photograph Robert, and can spare to send them it would be great

ramacal · 22-09-2008, 03:01 PM

Phillip

Having taken notes of 102 LAA Regt, I aim by the end of this year to get a complete copy of every page (from forming up on 1 Dec '41 to 6 March 46 when they were disbanded) for my Family project. You must be a clairvoyant as I planned to copy you when I complete this task. Will be taking a camera this time as queuing for copies is a real drag.

Robert.

brispencer · 22-09-2008, 03:34 PM

Does anyone know how I can source any information on 2nd Batt Coldstream Guards late May/early June 1940. I know they were positioned about 20 miled south east of Dunkirk in the rearguad but detail seems to dosappear at that point. I have spent about a week on internet and Coldstream Guard sites seem a bit thin. I assume there were diaries and dispositions documented so any info. woul dbe helpful.

Incidentally, I came across a book today "Dunkirk, retreat to victory" by Major General Julian Thompson only just published. It seems to have some good detail if anyone is interested.

Philip,ABRG · 22-09-2008, 03:46 PM

The same as Robert, brispencer visit the NA in Kew, they are holding the War diairies, which would provide you with this information.

Thanks Robert, yes I know sometimes its very crowded indeed

saintconor · 22-09-2008, 08:10 PM

For anyone interested I have the war diary for:

1st Battalion Royal Innsikilling Fusiliers - the period during the retreat from Burma.

2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers - the evacuation from Dunkirk period.

Owen · 24-09-2008, 12:56 PM

Got a couple of bargins of eBay this last week.

4th Indian Division History for 16 quid including P & P.

51st Highland Division History for 12 quid inc p & p.

Both origianls from 1950s.
I'm happy.

Philip,ABRG · 24-09-2008, 01:26 PM

indeed good ones, I got 2 Canadian Anti booklet units from 1945, for free this weekend from someone I know.
The units books from 1940s- 50s are getting hard to get

AndyBaldEagle · 24-09-2008, 05:45 PM

Owen
Whats did Mrs Owen say? I thought you got told off last time for buying books! I still have boxes of military books to get rid of, as I need the space and have downsized my collection considerably. I will publish a list of 'em all when I get to it!
And before anyone asks I'm accessing the site from work (naughty me!)

Regards

Andy

22-09-2008, 03:34 PM	#55 (permalink)
brispencer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 18	2nd Battalion Coldstream guards Does anyone know how I can source any information on 2nd Batt Coldstream Guards late May/early June 1940. I know they were positioned about 20 miled south east of Dunkirk in the rearguad but detail seems to dosappear at that point. I have spent about a week on internet and Coldstream Guard sites seem a bit thin. I assume there were diaries and dispositions documented so any info. woul dbe helpful. Incidentally, I came across a book today "Dunkirk, retreat to victory" by Major General Julian Thompson only just published. It seems to have some good detail if anyone is interested.

22-09-2008, 08:10 PM	#57 (permalink)
saintconor Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Midlands Via Derry City Posts: 45	For anyone interested I have the war diary for: 1st Battalion Royal Innsikilling Fusiliers - the period during the retreat from Burma. 2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers - the evacuation from Dunkirk period. __________________ Remembering: 6978937 Fusilier Alexander Hegarty - 1st Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers - KIA Burma April 1942

24-09-2008, 05:45 PM	#60 (permalink)
AndyBaldEagle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 376	Owen Whats did Mrs Owen say? I thought you got told off last time for buying books! I still have boxes of military books to get rid of, as I need the space and have downsized my collection considerably. I will publish a list of 'em all when I get to it! And before anyone asks I'm accessing the site from work (naughty me!) Regards Andy __________________ In proud memory of Lieutenant James Henry Woods 1st Airlanding Light Regiment Killed in Action at Oosterbeek Arnhem 25th September 1944 Lieutenant William Stewart Donaldson 156th Battalion, Parachute Regiment Killed in Action at Oosterbeek Arnhem 21st September 1944 Sergeant John Burge Glider Pilot Regiment Killed in Action at Oosterbeek Arnhem 25th-26th September 1944 Corporal John Walter Bentley 12th Battalion, Parachute Regiment Killed in Action on the Rhine 24th March 1945 LEST WE FORGET 'They are free-yes-but not entirely free; for they have a master, and that master is Law, which they fear much more than your subjects fear you. Whatever this master commands, they do; and his command never varies: it is never to retreat in battle, however great the odds, but always to stand firm, and to conquer or die' (from The Peloponesian War?- Herodotus 490-425BC )

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22-09-2008, 02:45 PM	#52 (permalink)
ramacal Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eynsford, Kent Posts: 131	HandtoHand22 I would look at the National Archives for the LAA war diaries. Went to RA Museum at Woolwich first to look at 102 LAA diaries re my dad's unit, but found those at Kew more complete. Robert

22-09-2008, 02:52 PM	#53 (permalink)
Philip,ABRG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 767	If you make a scan/photograph Robert, and can spare to send them it would be great

22-09-2008, 03:01 PM	#54 (permalink)
ramacal Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eynsford, Kent Posts: 131	Phillip Having taken notes of 102 LAA Regt, I aim by the end of this year to get a complete copy of every page (from forming up on 1 Dec '41 to 6 March 46 when they were disbanded) for my Family project. You must be a clairvoyant as I planned to copy you when I complete this task. Will be taking a camera this time as queuing for copies is a real drag. Robert.

22-09-2008, 03:46 PM	#56 (permalink)
Philip,ABRG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 767	The same as Robert, brispencer visit the NA in Kew, they are holding the War diairies, which would provide you with this information. Thanks Robert, yes I know sometimes its very crowded indeed

24-09-2008, 12:56 PM	#58 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,297	Got a couple of bargins of eBay this last week. 4th Indian Division History for 16 quid including P & P. 51st Highland Division History for 12 quid inc p & p. Both origianls from 1950s. I'm happy.

24-09-2008, 01:26 PM	#59 (permalink)
Philip,ABRG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 767	indeed good ones, I got 2 Canadian Anti booklet units from 1945, for free this weekend from someone I know. The units books from 1940s- 50s are getting hard to get

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