Hi, I' m new here, my dad was a wireless operator(Royal Corps of Signals, 50th Tyne Tees) I believe attached to first Dorsets on D Day, landed at Arrowmanche, he survived unscathed. S. G. Mathison. Can anyone shed any light on his movements,please? He enlisted in 1943.Thanks and hello!
Hi , I'm researching the 1st Dorsets who were part of 231 bde, has this been posted already? Cheers Pete
Hello Pete, There is a lot of information on the forum about the 1st Dorsets. Advise you do a search using the name: 1st Bn Dorsetshire Regiment. What is it that you are particularly interested in about them? Best, Steve.
Hi Steve, My father was in the Royal Signals attached to the 1st Dorsets , he was in the first wave I understand. He survived the war
You may find this thread and one other linked within it, interesting: Looking for more information on my uncle. The 1st Bn Dorsetshire Regiment, 231st Infantry Brigade, were in the 50th (Northumbrian) Division, landing on Gold Beach on D-Day and thereafter in NW Europe. Your father’s arm patch would have been identical to my avatar.
Hi Steve, Yes, I have his arm patch. Sadly the link in one of your post is 404 not found, I guess these things expire.i went to Dorchester, they couldn't tell me much, they were really helpful though and suggested the Signals museum at Blandford, didn't have enough time. I still haven't ordered his service records!
Unfortunately this link : http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/royal-signals/29700-brief-history-50th-divisional-signals-ww2-11.html is not available, do you have a copy of it Steve, please ? Pmatty , do you have a picture of your father during his wartime period please ? also of his patch please Regards,
Hello Gold, That link is to a thread on this forum so it should be available. Try this: A Brief History to 50th Divisional Signals in WW2 Best, Steve.
Hi Pmatty, Missed this -hope you are still active. My father was with 50 Div Signals from 1939. I have copies of the Regiment War Diary. I believe 231 Bde brought their own Signals with them but there would be attached Div Sig Section with them. I am just going up to visit dad (still alive and kicking at nearly 100). The Dorsets went in on Jig beach and would have exited near Asnelles/Le Hamel - this was not declared safe until late afternoon of D-Day. Dad went in at H+90 minutes on an LCT. There are lists of the landing tables on this site. If you have any recollections from your father please record them here. Not on the forum very much but please contact if you think I will have anything in the way of info. Mel
Hi Mel, I've pmd you, nothing interesting I'm afraid, would be interested to see if my father appeared in the diary though. Pete
