6104640 Francis Joseph PHILLIPS, 6th Lincolnshires 1943?

Discussion in 'Searching for Someone & Military Genealogy' started by Joe11, Jan 21, 2017.

  1. Joe11

    Joe11 Member

    Thanks for all the replies.

    I will apply for his army records.
    I have the photo in my possession. I have assigned it as my avatar but the quality is poor.

    Until I figure how to post it properly that will have to do.
     
  2. Joe11

    Joe11 Member

    Thanks for all the replies.

    I will apply for his army records.
    The photo I'm speaking of on ancestry is the mention of his transfer to the south staffordshires mate. Sorry for the confusion.
     
  3. minden1759

    minden1759 Senior Member

    If he was awarded the Italy Star, and the Service Record will tell you this, then he could only have been in 6 Lincs in 138 Inf Bde 46 Inf Div.

    They were the only Lincs battalion in Italy.

    The dates would placev him at Salerno in Sep 43, the crossing of the Volturno in Oct 43 and the adavance to the Garigliano in Dec 43. It would also put him in the mountains beyond the Garigliano in Feb-Mar 44. A really grim time for 46 Inf Div and they were withdraw to Egypt in Apr 44 for a rest.

    Regards

    Frank
     
  4. Joe11

    Joe11 Member

    Thanks for the info mate. Have done some reading of the battles, would not have want to have been there myself.
     
  5. Buteman

    Buteman 336/102 LAA Regiment (7 Lincolns), RA

    Just found today.

    Francis Joseph PHILLIPS, Service Number 6104640.

    From the Lincolnshire Regiment Nominal, Book 3-22, Page Number 73

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  6. Joe11

    Joe11 Member

    Thank you ramacal.

    I haven't been on for a while and appreciate your time.
     
  7. minden1759

    minden1759 Senior Member

    Joe.

    I am taking a group to Cassino 17-20 May 18 if you would like to see what 46 Inf Div got up to.

    Regards

    Frank
     
  8. Joe11

    Joe11 Member

    Am affraid i wont have the time frank.

    Cheers
     
  9. Joe11

    Joe11 Member


    Just found the reply button,

    I am very grateful that you have confirmed this information for me.

    Again thank you
     
  10. Joe11

    Joe11 Member

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  11. Joe11

    Joe11 Member

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  12. Joe11

    Joe11 Member

    Finally managed to get the photo, only took 2 years lol
     

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