I started these before my accident in 2017. Some appendices are not done.
Looking into another local man, Private Charles Oliver Ford, RASC died 23/1/1943. Also buried the same day were Driver John Robert Taylor RASC and...
A reminder (largely) to myself that it was 77 years to the day, during the morning of 25th April 1945, that my Dad and his mates reached the banks...
Personal Number: 30822 Rank: Colonel Name: Kendal George Fleming CHAVASSE, DSO*, MiD Unit: Royal Irish Fusiliers; CO 56 Recce London Gazette :...
My Father was Troop Sgt. Francis ( Frank ) E. Barratt ‘ C ‘ Squadron 10602167. I went with Dad, my Son ( Simon ) and about 70 others to the...
Hi. I am looking for information on my grandfather Tpr John Dowson, 10601286. There is a photo with me and my grandfather in Ron Tee's book at the...
I'd like to introduce you to Loughborough Roll-Of-Honour: Loughborough-RollofHonour.com - Home It's run by Kevin Mitchell and I'm very impressed...
Hi I'm hoping someone can help me. My uncle Trooper Thomas Albert Birkett served with the 56th in North Africa until his death on the 3rd March...
A little bit of sad news today. I heard on the local radio that Frank passed away recently, aged 96. He was a passionate and lifelong supporter of...
I am sure that most 56 Recce followers will have seen the photo titled “A scout car of the 56th Recce Regiment near the town of Randazzo, Sicily,...
My father drove a Bren Carrier in 56 Recce. A letter we have lists his squadron as "5". He served under MC Recipient Lt. John "Johnny" K Edwards,...
Remembering today LONG, DONALD FREDERICK Rank: Trooper Service No: 5389669 Date of Death: 06/08/1943 Age: 30 Regiment/Service: Reconnaissance...
Remembering Today Casualty Details YATES, HUBERT BRUCE Rank: Lieutenant Service No: 240101 Date of Death: 19/04/1945 Age: 22 Regiment/Service:...
George VI visited North Africa & Malta in June 1943 as shown here: [MEDIA] And mentioned here: King George VI visits North Africa and Malta -...
Dear All, My friend is lucky enough to have a M8 Greyhound, but instead of having it in US markings was looking to put his into British, I have...
2nd from left, John Gowan 15 Troop 3rd from left Abe Bates 17 Troop Frank Barratt 15 Troop and "Nobby" Clark 17 Troop
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