6th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders

Discussion in '1940' started by ypres5, Apr 12, 2019.

  1. ypres5

    ypres5 Junior Member

    Hi i recently picked up a medal group to Pte. 2980360 A. Gray , 6th A&S Highlanders taken pow 27th May 1940. Does anyone know which part of Belgium they where fighting in, at this date in 1940. Thanks Mick
     
  2. harkness

    harkness Well-Known Member

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    First name(s) A.
    Last name Gray
    Service number 2980360
    Rank Private
    Regiment Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders
    Prison camp or ship Lamsdorf
    Camp type STALAG
    Camp number 344
    Camp location Lamsdorf

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  3. Tricky Dicky

    Tricky Dicky Don'tre member

    Doesnt tell you where he was captiured but does give his POW number

    UK, British Prisoners of War, 1939-1945
    Name: A Gray
    Rank: Private
    Army Number: 2980360
    Regiment: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
    POW Number: 14452
    Camp Type: Stalag
    Camp Number: 344
    Camp Location: Lambinowice, Poland

    Perhaps you can see if he filled in a Liberation questionnaire - another member on here has a web site/serivce for them
    - POW Liberation Questionnaires - www.arcre.com

    http://ww2talk.com/index.php?members/psywar-org.2876/

    TD
     
  4. dryan67

    dryan67 Senior Member

    Here is what the regimental history has about the 6th Argyll's time in France in 1940:

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  5. ypres5

    ypres5 Junior Member

    Thank-you for all your help. Mick:D
     
  6. dryan67

    dryan67 Senior Member

    You are welcome.
     
  7. Mr Jinks

    Mr Jinks Bit of a Cad

    Did a `Google` on the number and a TEM was sold in 2012 but I cannot view the catalogue entry.

    Kyle
     

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