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Name for 17/21st Lancers tank of 6th Armoured Division Italy 1943

I am looking for name suggestion for my Sherman tank model. It’s markings are that of 17/21st Lancers of 6th Armoured Division in Italy 1943. Can...

Thread by: John Bonnewell, Nov 16, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: RAC & RTR

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British Armoured Divisions Order of Battle - Visual Timeline

Evening all. Some of you are already aware of my efforts to create a comprehensive guide to British and Commonwealth Tank and Vehicle Markings....

Thread by: SquireBev, May 20, 2021, 14 replies, in forum: Higher Formations

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56 Division at Enfidaville - May 1943

Hi, I couldn't find much here about the battle of Enfidaville in May 1943 so thought I'd put up so details from the 167 Inf Bde war diary...

Thread by: Tom OBrien, Jan 19, 2021, 7 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med

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229359 Peter FARRER, MC, 144 Field Park Squadron, Royal Engineers

Personal Number: 229359 Rank: Captain Name: Peter FARRER, MC Unit: Royal Engineers London Gazette : 24 April 1942...

Thread by: dbf, Oct 16, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Royal Engineers

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14303617 Trooper William Stead, MM, 17th/21st Lancers: Drove While Blinded

14303617 Trooper William STEAD M.M. 17th/21st Lancers Royal Armoured Corps [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Derby Evening Telegraph Wednesday 27th...

Thread by: Guy Hudson, May 14, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Italy

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6th armoured division in Tunisia

Hi I am aware that the 6th Armored Division in detail at the time of its departure for Tunisia had the following tanks: 65 Crusader tanks of 2 pdr...

Thread by: diciassette2000, Sep 3, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med

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3 Welsh Guards

I'd love to hear from anyone who was or has relatives who were in 3WG . I'm researching my grandfather, Gilbert Sheppard 's 2737507 experiences in...

Thread by: Tsheppard005, Aug 10, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Italy

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Help with my Grampas signet ring

My Grampa was a Cameron Highlander and whilst moving up through Italy at the end of the war was seconded to the 6th Armoured. I have a patch and...

Thread by: Matt-Tonks, Feb 10, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: WW2 Militaria

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9th Btn Royal Sussex: Query re Badges and Medals

I am hoping for some help re badges and medals in the attached photo which was sent to me by SpitfireMK1. We know that the men in the photo are...

Thread by: Shiny 9th, Aug 22, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: RAC & RTR

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May War Diary, 6th Motor Battalion Grenadier Guards, 1943

Uploaded by: dbf, May 12, 2013, 0 comments, in album: Grenadier Guards, 6th Motor Battalion, Jan - Dec 1943

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finding my grandfathers records Lance Corporal Len Sewell RE

hi there, my grandfather served in the 8th army, royal enginners, and saw many fields of combat, but of course didnt speak much of it, and id...

Thread by: craig thompson, Mar 10, 2013, 15 replies, in forum: Royal Engineers

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