Does any one have a copy of this book: Herbert Waddell, The History of 'A' squadron (141st regiment R.A.C.)? With best wishes, David
Hello David, I have recently found this forum. I have a copy of the "The History of A Squadron (141st Regiment RAC) It's my father's, George Storrar, who was an officer in the regiment commanded by Herbert Waddell. Dad was the author of the book and had it published at his local printers in Cupar, Fife. Colonel Waddell wrote the forward to the book and was very much involved in its production. Contact me for further information. James.
H Hello James, My father was also a member of A squadron - Harry Banks. He sadly passed away in January of this year, leaving 2 daughters. We have one copy of this book but would each like to have a copy. Could you please advise me if/how I can obtain a second copy as a keepsake of Dad's time in the war? Many thanks, Bryonie
Dear Bryonie, Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He must have been a good age. There must be very few of this group of men still with us. I'm afraid I cant help you with a further copy of the book. I'm sure almost all copies now are in the hands of the families involved and are much treasured. The original printers of the book were based in Fife and still operate as a bookshop- Perhaps they may have some information J & G Innes, 105-107 South St, St Andrews KY16 9QW Tel 01334 472174 Possibly the best bet now is a search amongst the websites of the Military Book Collectors.. Best wishes, James
Good morning James Thank you for your prompt reply. Dad was 92, so had "a good innings" as he used to say. I have heard him mention your father's name over the years. Thank you also for the information on the bookshop. I will certainly contact them before I start googling. Very best wishes, Bryonie
Hi, This is my first posting on the site although I have been a lurker for a few months when I was trying to work out who my father served with during the war. Anyway, cut a long story short, I have since discovered he served with the 141 RAC (The Buffs) and am awaiting a copy of his service record. I have read the Playboys book about the B squadron (if anyone is interested in this, it is now available for free as an I-book on Apple devices) also the Flamethrower book and the history of the 79th Armoured Division. Was also grateful for the chap that uploaded the War Diaries. None of them make mention of my father, but I believe, based on a group photograph after training (as he still has the RAC badge at this point) that he may have been in A squadron. I have been keeping an eye out for a copy, but as per above posts it is quite rare. I wonder if anyone who owns it, could maybe, when they have a spare moment, have a quick look and let me know if there is a mention of my father in the book. His name was Trooper Walter Morrison, but certainly in his civvie days he was known as Wattie. Like a lot of men of the time, he never spoke about his time in the army and the only thing I ever knew from him was that he drove a tank and he was in Berlin at the end of the war. Unfortunately he died young in 1975 when he was 51 and I was 16. Like a lot of my generation I didn't start looking into all this until most who could help had passed. If he is mentioned or not, Any information would be gratefully received. Thanks & Regards Andrew Morrison
