Hi All, I am just starting out on my quest to discover more about my Grandad’s involvement in the war, his name was Victor Lesley Denyer. He...
Hi all, I've been speaking to Walter Tailly about 3 RTR's time in Poperinge, Sept '44 - Jan '45 ( he knows the family my grandfather billeted...
My Great Grandma's Brother served in the war from 42-47 in the RAC, Westminster Dragoons and then the 3rd RTR. He served in Europe (D-Day being...
Hi all, need help deciphering my grandfather's tracer card, more precisely, the numbers that follow each entry (see excerpt below): [ATTACH]...
Casualty Does anybody know anything about Cpl Mott please? He was killed the same day as my uncle Dennis and he was 26 years old. His parents...
Hi all, After reading ( and thoroughly enjoying ) Franks thread on 3 RTR B Sqdn it gave me inspiration to start this thread, As the title...
Does anyone know anything about the RACTD or base depot at Abbassia, near Cairo please? My uncle 3768768 Sgt Dennis Henry Rowland 7 RTR was there...
Hello can anyone help with any information on the following; B Squadron 3rtr. 18th July 1944. Bourguebus Ridge. Hubert Folie Normandy. Sherman...
Hello we are Sheila and Richard, inspired by your interesting post has prompted us to sign the line, with the help of Owen to us newbies here we...
Hello to everybody, as I already mentioned in other threads related to 3 RTR, I'm starting this thread: a) to trace my Grandfather's movements in...
This was just sent to me and i thought that there may be one or two interested. This is COQUETTE from 3rd RTR 6 trp B Sqn. Sorry no idea who the...
Hi all, Finally got my Grandads war records and it opens a few cans of worms lol, just wondering if anyone can help shed some light on a few...
I was in the Dinant area over the last weekend and only realised after I had got back that 29th Armoured Brigade operated in the area to cover the...
Simo: hi all need some advice,[IMG] re Dunkirk, grandad was a Signalman attached to the 3 RTR who were sent to defend Calais in mid March 1940 as...
Hi everyone, Much like many people I’m looking into my Paternal Grandad’s service, I had the good fortune to have him as my best man at my...
Morning all, A couple of questions if i may and apologies if its been asked but ive looked and cant find it, the 3rd RTR correct me if im wrong...
Hi all, Long shot i know but thought id post a pic to see if anyone recognises either any faces or where and when it might have been taken. My...
Hi all, Does anyone know roughly how long a telegram would take to reach home? Its dated 26th May in Southampton, presumably the date it was...
Hi all, Anyone got an idea why a service book would have been destroyed mid war? The obvious presumption would be because of damage of some...
Hi all, Can someone confirm my presumptions with these photos please? They are pictures from my grandads ( Harry House ) collection who was a...
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