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el alamein

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  1. Jason Fox
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    402381 Trooper William Fox, 3rd King Own Hussars, El Alamein

    Hello folks, a new member here. I've been on a mission since before Covid hit to trace as much as I can about my grandfathers wartime activities....
    Thread by: Jason Fox, Feb 26, 2026, 6 replies, in forum: User Introductions
  2. Garrie Coleman
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    Hi - Anything on 46th RTR especially

    Hi All, New here. Mostly for info on 46th RTR up until end of Op HUSKY. Grandad Denis Coleman wounded and captured within a few days of landing...
    Thread by: Garrie Coleman, Jan 28, 2026, 1 replies, in forum: User Introductions
  3. Tom OBrien
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    8th Army Tank States - July 1942

    Hi all, I'm just working my way through a couple of GHQ MEF files and thought I'd post up the 8th Army Tank States as I get to them as, in my...
    Thread by: Tom OBrien, Jan 18, 2026, 17 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
  4. davidbfpo
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    2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment in North Africa May-August 1942

    Came across an account available online from JSTOR for their limited time in North Africa May-July 1942, written by a company C.O., Major James...
    Thread by: davidbfpo, Jul 9, 2025, 31 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
  5. Andreas
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    1st Alamein - Panzerarmee SitRep translations

    New project just dropped. 1st Battle of El Alamein Updates will be daily. All the best Andreas
    Thread by: Andreas, Jul 7, 2025, 39 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
  6. brithm
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    Award Military Medal Sapper J. Glover, 275 Field Company, Royal Engineers (El Alamein)

    [ATTACH] Sapper John Glover, 275 Field Company, Royal Engineers Service No: 2003848 Award: Military Medal Place: El Alamein On the night...
    Thread by: brithm, Sep 21, 2024, 0 replies, in forum: Royal Engineers
  7. brithm
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    Military Cross Lt. P.A.T. Grand-Guillot, General List attd H.Q. “A” Force (E&E Helper North Africa)

    Lt. Pierre Antoine Theophile Grand-Guillot, General List attached Advanced H.Q. “A” Force Service No.: 153810 Award: Military Cross Capt...
    Thread by: brithm, Aug 21, 2024, 0 replies, in forum: Prisoners of War
  8. agc353
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    Help in deciphering WW2 RASC Service Records

    Good afternoon (and happy May Day), I am hoping somebody would help me with my father’s WW2 service record, as I am struggling to decipher most...
    Thread by: agc353, May 1, 2024, 2 replies, in forum: RASC
  9. Andreas
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    Halifax Bombers in the ME July 1942

    Following the very helpful responses on Fortresses and Liberators, now for the Halifaxes. I have looked at the ORBs of 10, 76 and 227 Squadrons....
    Thread by: Andreas, Apr 9, 2024, 11 replies, in forum: The War In The Air
  10. Andreas
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    War diaries needed July 1942 1st Alamein

    Morning all and happy Easter On the offchance, if anyone has these, I am happy to trade. I discussed with Andrew, but as his policy (fully...
    Thread by: Andreas, Mar 31, 2024, 32 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
  11. dbf
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    15298 Major-General George Warren RICHARDS, CB, CBE, DSO*, MC, MiD***, Royal Tank Regiment

    Personal Number: 15298 Rank: Major-General Name: George Warren RICHARDS, CB, CBE, DSO*, MC, MiD*** Unit: Royal Welsh Fusiliers ; Royal Tank...
    Thread by: dbf, Mar 17, 2024, 11 replies, in forum: Higher Formations
  12. dbf
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    73199 General Sir Richard Erskine WARD, GBE, KCB, DSO*, MC, MiD***, Royal Tank Regiment

    Personal Number: 73199 Rank: General Name: Sir Richard Erskine WARD, GBE, KCB, DSO*, MC, MiD*** Unit: Royal Tank Regiment London Gazette : 27...
    Thread by: dbf, Mar 17, 2024, 10 replies, in forum: RAC & RTR
  13. Andreas
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    War Diaries - 50 RTR, 5 and 161 Indian Brigades July 42

    What it says on the tin. If someone has these, I'd be eternally graceful to be given access to them. Checked with Andrew and he doesn't hold...
    Thread by: Andreas, Mar 4, 2024, 1 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
  14. Roger herbert
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    6019024 Pte Albert HERBERT, Essex Regiment: WW2

    My Father Albert Norman Herbert service no . was 6019024 between 15/1/1940 - 1/1/1945.I cannot find any references or full service history on any...
    Thread by: Roger herbert, Jan 18, 2024, 16 replies, in forum: British Army Units - Others
  15. Andreas
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    RAF Radar in Egypt and Libya - 1941/42

    What it says on the tin. I have reasonable info on German radar during the period, but sweet FA on the RAF. I know they used radar, and that...
    Thread by: Andreas, Oct 29, 2023, 16 replies, in forum: The War In The Air
  16. Mark Stirrup
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    Information regarding Sun & Diamond Routes

    Thanks in advance for your help. Attached is my Maternal Grandfather's recommendation for his MM. I am curious as to where Sun & Diamond routes...
    Thread by: Mark Stirrup, Oct 21, 2023, 9 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
  17. dbf
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    6019556 Private Charles George FREEMAN, 2/5 Essex Regiment: POW

    Date of Enlistment: 18 January 1940 Army Number: 6019556 Rank: Private Name: Charles George FREEMAN Unit: 2/5 Essex Regiment Date of Birth: 16...
    Thread by: dbf, Oct 5, 2023, 3 replies, in forum: British Army Units - Others
  18. dbf
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    36468 Major Charles Attfield BROOKS, OBE, MiD, 2/5 Essex Regiment: POW

    Army Number: 36468 Rank: Major Name: Charles Attfield BROOKS, OBE, MiD Unit: Essex Regiment London Gazette : 14 February 1946...
    Thread by: dbf, Sep 25, 2023, 5 replies, in forum: British Army Units - Others
  19. davidbfpo
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    Breaching the "Devil's Garden" Operation Lightfoot The Second Battle of El Alamein 23 October 1942

    Just came across this 2006 US Army combat engineer's report (300 pgs), Lt. Col. William Schneck, alas only the appendices located so far. Found...
    Thread by: davidbfpo, Aug 18, 2023, 2 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
  20. Guy
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    V Sign Photograph Used in Regimental History, El Alamein 1942?

    [ATTACH] A British soldier gives a V-for-Victory sign to German prisoners captured at El Alamein, 26 October 1942. Photographer Sgt. Len Chetwyn...
    Thread by: Guy, Jun 22, 2023, 3 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
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