Hi everyone I'm new to WW2Talk and must say that I'm impressed by the volume of info being shared here. Like many I'm trying to get clearer info around a family member's role. My grandfather enlisted from the Reserves into the RAMC in 1940 and was assigned to # 1 CCS from 1940-1945. From his records (just received from the MOD) he appears to have served in North Africa and then possibly France. However, I can't find any through normal google searches. Anyone know the movements (places/dates) of 1CCS? Does it make sense that he would remain with 1CCS through the 4-5 years? Anything else that could be of interest on 1CCS also. Thanks in advance. Scott
Maybe when TNA re opens. If these are the correct files 1 C.C.S. | The National Archives 1 C.C.S. | The National Archives 1 C.C.S. | The National Archives There may be other files in TNA so you may need to have a search through yourself f you cant get to TNA yourself the I would suggest you contact members Drew5233 or PsyWar.Org both of whom offer a very very reasonably priced service to copy files for members from TNA TD
Thanks TD. Appreciate the help. I won't make it to TNA as I'm in Australia but I'l follow your suggestion and contact those you included in your post. I'm not sure if you know but if my grandfather was assigned to 1CCS for the entire period from 40-45 and from what I understand he served in Africa and did spend some time in Europe would that same 1CCS moved from one theatre to another? Scott
I am afraid I done have that sort of knowledge - perhaps after your research you can tell us. You can explore further here Discovery | The National Archives and search for example for 1 CCS TD
I have copies of the pages for August 43 and August 44 from WO 177/626 and would be happy to share if you get in contact. These were the periods when my father's records indicated he was treated by them. Main locations are recorded as Tunis, Campobasso and Macerata
If, over in Australia, you can get a copy of The Army Medical Services. Campaigns Volume 3 by FA Crew you will find 40 references to 1 CSS. Regards Frank
Hi, drop me a PM and from that, if you are happy, exchange emails and I'll send them via that method or put them on DropBox. Don't post your email address on the forum. Graham
Just for info 1 C.C.S. | The National Archives Reference: WO 177/626 Description: 1 C.C.S. Date: 1939 Sept.- 1940 May, 1941 Dec.- 1945 Dec. Held by: The National Archives, Kew Legal status: Public Record(s) TD