7th Somerset Light Infantry WD September 1944

Does anyone by any change has their WD at had, I am interested in 28/29th

Thanks in advance

 

Philip - I can add that to my list next week if you wish?

 

Smashing would be great Paul

 

Oops... I see it was 7th Somersets you wanted! Doh... I mistook it for 7th Hampshires!! Will do it next time.

 

Finally got around to doing this, see:

7 Somerset Light Inf - a set on Flickr

 

Hello,
I am new to your website and was delighted to find the war diaries of the 7th Somersets available to view!

It has confirmed some information regarding what Company my late father was in! He couldn't remember if it was B Co or D Co. Well, thanks to your wonderful website, it is B Co for certain, as it says that B Co was deployed at the crossroads in Elst - where my dad was left in the jewellers shop with a Bren gun pointing down the road!

Great to see the original writing - if anyone can point me in the direction of anything to do with the Somersets, I would be most appreciative.

Thanks

 

How do Scrubber!

Do you have his service records?

Regards
Andy

 

Thanks for the Owen, I have bought a original print no to long ago , and wonder when you will sell me the orginal Wiltshire you now use a Avatar

 

Thanks Owen, well I start looking around then

 

Hi,

I was wondering if you would be able to show the 7th Somsersets WD for August 1944? My granfather severed with them from 1939 - 1946, however he was captured at Vernon along with the rest of A coy.

I have his service records and the "Story of the Seveth" original copy given to him after the war. But I am trying to gather as much info as I can and would be grateful of any help.

Many thanks

 

I can't as I only focus on the Dutch period after September 1944, but no doubt someone else can

 

Ok, thanks mate.
Not sure if Paul would be able to help? The WD he posted was Sept 1944, I need Aug 1944.

Get site by the way, really helpful people.

 

No doubt someone would be abel to help you out.

 

How do Scrubber!

Do you have his service records?

Regards
Andy

Hi Andy!
sorry its taken so long to get them, but I now have his service records! Computer has been on blink for a while!! Makes interesting reading and makes me proud of him.

 

Hello Owen!

I have located and purchased an original copy of the book Story of the Somerset Light Infantry - a book my dad had tried for years to obtain. I believe it is now available as a reprint, but my original has the little 'slip' saying it is only for the next of kin of the soldiers of that regiment - and I therefore qualify!!! Great reading, and if the house caught fire it would be the first thing I would grab!!

 

Hello Jayvictory!
I would advise getting a copy of Story of the Somerset Light Infantry by Capt JLJ Meredith (they have some on Amazon) it is a fantastic account of the Somersets from June 1944 onwards. Highly recommended!!

 

A request from a veteran

As every one knows most of us old gits wont be around for much longer so before I shuffle off this mortal coil I would dearly like to get hold of our regimental diaries
to leave to my grandchildren as telling them how things happened during the war is a definite no and not being computer literate I have no idea how to start going about getting the diaries as I can no longer walk more than about thirty yards so would have to rely on the good nature of some kind person to help me out obviously I would pay
for all travelling expenses and the purchasing of the documents they would probably run from 1942 to 1946 the regiment I am referring to the 1st Battalion Princess Louise
Kensington regt was a support battalion for the78th battleaxe division

Kind regards niccar

 

my father-in-law,l/cpl william moore 5046973 7th bn s.l.i. died 22nd march 1945.he had been in action throughout the campaign.his death was the result of drinking poisoned wine or beer left by retreating german forces! there is no mention or record of him in the book of the 7th btn s.l.i.could anyone explaine why that might be,or perhaps shed some light on the tradgedy.many thanks david.