Hello everybody . I was wondering about the history of the 42nd rtr after the disbandement of the 1st army tank brigade. I know this unit fought...
Hi, My grandfather served in the 4th RTR in France in 1940. He was a Trooper James Henry Thompson 7899377 He was a Matilda tank driver. He was...
123546 Lt. Colin Paddock, Royal Armoured Corps 46th Royal Tank Regiment awarded the Military Cross for Escapes made in North Africa Lt. Paddock...
Inspired by a discussion in another thread, I thought I'd post up some accounts of BATTLEAXE that I seem to have collected from Kew over the years...
I have recently come across this photo of my father from a family member. He is at the left rear and someone has written “Jock” beside him which...
Hi all, Recently found a photo of my Uncle with the Tank Regt. but have not yet got his record through ... was just wondering if any experts on...
What an incredible site and such a wealth of knowledge. I am hoping someone can help me with information about my father’s WWII experience....
Hello, I am making a follow up for RONALD HENRY GARDNER Service Number: 5193355 Died 18 January 1945 1st royal tank regiment Casualty...
I am interested in finding out more details of an incident involving A Squadron, 8 Royal Tanks, commanded by Major O'Neill at Sidi Rezegh late...
Hi Guys! I'm trying to write a brief bio of one of the men of 4RTR who was killed on 15 June 1941 during the attack at Halfaya. I've identified...
Hi all, This image was posted by @rgoulussen today on twitter - reportedly 7RTR and on this day (26 June) in 1944. My question concerns the AOS...
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...
Is there any truth to it? 2000 men? This amount of troops would have surely been mentioned in the war diary, right? Checked the ones for the 3RTR...
Hello I am very much enjoying reading the many posts on this site after deciding to do some research into my fathers wartime experience. One of my...
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...
Afternoon folks I'm trying to find out some info on the guy named in the title! He was a crewman on a DD Sherman and on or around about the 24/25...
Hi Guys and Girls, I am after the movements of the 1st Royal Tank Regiment from the Western Desert through to NW Europe, maybe a book I can...
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