Dismiss Notice

You must be 18 or over to participate here.
Dismiss this notice to declare that you are 18+.

Anyone below 18 years of age choosing to dishonestly dismiss this message is accepting the consequences of their own actions.
WW2Talk.Com will not approve of, or be held responsible, for your choices.

Help checking a badge South Lancs WW2

Discussion in 'WW2 Militaria' started by Elaine G, Jun 17, 2025.

  1. Elaine G

    Elaine G Active Member

    The attached photo shows a badge on the top of the sleeve from a soldier who died in October1944 in the Netherlands who was in the 1st Bn South Lancashire Regiment at the time. He joined up around mid 1942. Does anyone recognise the badge and can they confirm it is from the South Lancs - or a different regiment? I am aware that men were often moved between regiments, especially after D-Day, and I am wondering if this is the case here.
     

    Attached Files:

    Elaine G, Jun 17, 2025
    #1
  2. travers1940

    travers1940 Well-Known Member

    Hi Elaine

    The patch at the top of his sleeve is that of the 55th (West Lancashire) Infantry Division. At some points in the war the 1/4th & 2/4th (TA) Bns of the South Lancs Regt were in this Division, but I can find no evidence that the 1st South Lancs were.
    55th (West Lancashire) Infantry Division - Wikipedia

    The small rectangular arm of service badge below the 55th's patch is possibly that of the Infantry, which was solid red in colour.
    Divisional insignia of the British Army - Wikipedia

    Sorry can't help with the third badge down.

    Travers
     
    travers1940, Jun 17, 2025
    #2
  3. Elaine G

    Elaine G Active Member

    Thanks -Sounds like he might have switched Battalions at some point. Often the photos were taken early in their service.
     
    Elaine G, Jun 17, 2025
    #3

Share This Page