Good evening, Can anyone help with the 29th Armoured Brigade war dairy for Normandy 1944. On or around the 18th July 1944 near Bourgebus a Sherman tank from HQ squadron, 29th Armoured Brigade was hit in the turret by 88mm anti tank fire, two crew members were seriously wounded the gunner and a wireless operator from 103 Bty, 77Medium Regt. Also present was an officer from the same RA unit. The driver, trooper George Francis with his co driver pulled the wounded clear of the tank to safety. Trooper Francis along with the RA officer then returned to the damaged tank, it was driveable, the RA officer decided to make a reconnaissance of the route on foot however his was killed. Trooper Francis took charge, once again putting the wounded back into the tank and drove the damaged tank to saftey saving all the crew. (RAP 23rd Hussars) I need to know the name of the RA officer who was killed and confirmation that George Francis was serving with the HQ squadron, 29th Armoured at this time in Normandy? p.s he was attached/transferred from the 24th Lancers, Before 6th June 1944, I think. Interesting the HQ squadron had a dummy wooden main gun and no front machine gun, thus making room for a map table and an extra radio!
