51st Highland Division in 1945

Discussion in 'Higher Formations' started by Belville, Jun 11, 2008.

  1. Belville

    Belville Senior Member

    Where would I find a history of this Division in 1945? I am interested in a Brigadier William Anthony Shiel, Royal Artillery, who was killed in action in Germany on 29th April, 1945. He is buried in Reichswald Forest cemetery.

    His death notice in the Times gave the information that he was with the 51st Highland Division.

    I did get some information about him here previously, from 52nd Airborne and 51 Highland (I think), but I didn't know then that he was in this division.

    Belville
     
  2. MalcolmII

    MalcolmII Senior Member

    Brigadier ' Jerry ' Shiel CRA 51st HD was blown up and killed when his jeep ran over a mine outside Bremen on 20th April 1945.
    He is mentioned a lot in ' Monty's Highlanders' by Patrick Delaforce ISBN 0-75370-352-1

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    Malcolm II
     
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  3. Belville

    Belville Senior Member

    Brigadier ' Jerry ' Shiel CRA 51st HD was blown up and killed when his jeep ran over a mine outside Bremen on 20th April 1945.
    He is mentioned a lot in ' Monty's Highlanders' by Patrick Delaforce ISBN 0-75370-352-1
    Aye
    Malcolm II

    Many thanks, Malcolm II. I'll get the book out.

    Belville
     
  4. Belville

    Belville Senior Member

    Many thanks, Malcolm II. I'll get the book out.

    Belville

    I had a look at it today and you're right - a lot about Brigadier Sheil, including a photograph. Many thanks for the tip.

    Belville
     

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