I don't know if this is the right section of the forum to post my request, but here goes. Can any forum member give me an idea of when 14104257 F Thomas of the (Royal Engineers?) would of enlisted by his service number if thats possible? He was awarded the Palastine Medal with bar 1945-48 I'm trying to do a little research on him. Dave
Hi Dave. Have you nothing more than that medal? Any information, or paybook? anything any tip or memory? The RE have so many branches that it is damn near impossible to place them. The branches are so numerous Post office. railways. docks UXB. Field Cos Field park Cos. bridging! The list is endless..... Assault Companies. Or like mine that operate in the active areas. The fact that he went to palestine points to one thingm as my old Company having spent their time in action from sword Beach to Bremen, then after the war were sent to palestine, so there is a clue there. For the troops sent to the esat were not that numerous...Send me everything you have, and I will attempt a search for you through my war time documents. Sapper
Hi Sapper, I don't have anyother information on F Thomas. I picked the medal up from ebay so he his no relation to my family at all. I know what you mean with regard to research made difficult with no other information to go on. Looks like its a brickwall I have now. I will see if I can find anything else out, you never know something might come up trumps. Thanks for replying anyway. Dave
