3rd Bn, Parachute Regiment - Palestine 1945 - 1946

Discussion in 'Airborne' started by englandphil, Jan 17, 2009.

  1. englandphil

    englandphil Very Senior Member

    As part of my research, I am looking for ant informationthat people have regarding the role of 3rd Battaion whilst serving in Palestine in 1945 / 46

    Thanks in advance
    Phil
     
  2. Verrieres

    Verrieres no longer a member

    Hi
    Phil have you checked out this site;-
    3para1945-48palestine
    It deals with 3 Paras involvement including if I remember correctly 16 photograph albums with over 200 photos hope this helps
    Regards
    Verrieres
     
  3. Bodston

    Bodston Little Willy

    I have a copy of 'Cordon & Search' subtitled, With the 6th Airborne Division in Palestine, 1945-48. By Maj. Gen. Dare Wilson.
    Is there anything specific you are after? the book has no index so listing all the actions of 3rd Batt. would be a chore.

    Bod
     
  4. Bodston

    Bodston Little Willy

    This page at Britain's small wars site looks like a pretty good introduction.
     
  5. englandphil

    englandphil Very Senior Member

    Hi
    Phil have you checked out this site;-
    3para1945-48palestine
    It deals with 3 Paras involvement including if I remember correctly 16 photograph albums with over 200 photos hope this helps
    Regards
    Verrieres

    Hi Verrieres, yes Ive already been through this site but as you said it is 99% photographs, and not a lot of information

    Thanks all the same
    Phil
     
  6. englandphil

    englandphil Very Senior Member

    This page at Britain's small wars site looks like a pretty good introduction.

    Thanks Bodston, I have been through that one too

    Phil
     
  7. Bodston

    Bodston Little Willy

    As I said earlier Phil, I have the book 'Cordon & Search' which just about sums up the time spent in Palestine. So anything or anyone specific you need looking up, let me know.

    Cheers,
    Bod
     
  8. Philip Reinders

    Philip Reinders Very Senior Member

    There used to be a Veterans association, not sure if it is still running
     
  9. englandphil

    englandphil Very Senior Member

    As I said earlier Phil, I have the book 'Cordon & Search' which just about sums up the time spent in Palestine. So anything or anyone specific you need looking up, let me know.

    Cheers,
    Bod

    Bod, have sent you a PM as well, as this post. Im looking for a general overview, where they were station etc, and anything relating to this fella and his death.

    Private JOHN COSGROVE
    4935457, 3rd Bn., Parachute Regiment, A.A.C
    who died age 19
    on 11 October 1946
    Son of William and Anne Cosgrove, of Widnes, Lancashire.
    Remembered with honour
    RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY

    Phil
     
  10. Bodston

    Bodston Little Willy

    PM sent.
     

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