Many years ago I had a look at the history of the Wiltshire Yeomanry. My great uncle (Stan Peppiat) had a copy and he showed me an entry in it that told how he got his MM in Africa. Does anyone have a copy of this book and let me know what it says, please?
Not seen the book, but they supported my friend John Dray's battalion - 5th Northants - at Montegabbione in June 1944. I have a copy of the war diary for that period. Was your relative still with them then?
Paul - As far as I know, Stan started his career (pre-WW2) with the 13th/18th Hussars before transfering to the WY with whom he served in Africa and then Italy. I really don't know anymore than that, Stan died in 1995 and I never really got to talk to him about his service (or another relative who I've just discovered had been an RM Commando!) Cheers mate
Originally posted by Lee@Jun 15 2004, 08:51 AM Many years ago I had a look at the history of the Wiltshire Yeomanry. My great uncle (Stan Peppiat) had a copy and he showed me an entry in it that told how he got his MM in Africa. Does anyone have a copy of this book and let me know what it says, please? Lee, I believe the book you are referring to is one that I once had in my library. It was by P.W.Pitts and entitled: Royal Wilts - The history of the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, 1920 -1945 A quick check with US used- book sellers has come up blank - may be worth trying in the UK.
Many years ago I had a look at the history of the Wiltshire Yeomanry. My great uncle (Stan Peppiat) had a copy and he showed me an entry in it that told how he got his MM in Africa. Here is the paper work connected to his award at TNA. Cost you £3.50 on-line. The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details <TABLE><TBODY><TR class=medalRow><TD class=medalplain width="30%">Name </TD><TD class=medalplain width="60%">Peppiatt, Stanley Harold</TD></TR><TR class=medalRow><TD class=medalheader>Rank: </TD><TD class=medalplain>Serjeant</TD></TR><TR class=medalRow><TD class=medalheader>Service No: </TD><TD class=medalplain>547755</TD></TR><TR class=medalRow><TD class=medalheader>Regiment: </TD><TD class=medalplain>Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry</TD></TR><TR class=medalRow><TD class=medalheader>Theatre of Combat or Operation: </TD><TD class=medalplain>Middle East (Egypt and Libya)</TD></TR><TR class=medalRow><TD class=medalheader>Award: </TD><TD class=medalplain>Military Medal</TD></TR><TR class=medalRow><TD class=medalheader>Date of Announcement in London Gazette: </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
I can have a look down at the wardrobe to see if anything there is of interest.... Donnie Wrong Regiment Donnie, Yo-Yos aren't Infantry!!!
nah mate, im sure that theres things concerning the Wilts Yeomanry down there......they have a vast library upstairs......also there is alot in the archive section i have seen to the yeomanry Donnie
Ok, fair play . I have poked my head upstairs just the once. Love to have more time to play in the archives.
yeah...so much stuff......boxes and boxes full of interesting item upstairs....yesterday i had a look through 2 boxes or ww1 letters from the front.... Donnie
I have just ordered this book from abebooks. Should have it next week. Or not as the case may be.... The following order has been cancelled because the item is unavailable. Author: P w Pitt Title: Royal Wilts ....oh well.
Thought I'd look up the MM citation. Looks like immediate DCM downgraded to MM. Very hard to read. I did get the regimental history as well awhile back. http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29857&d=1276685501
Yes, well done Owen! And, yes Paul, I'm still around! Got married 2 years ago, had the honeymoon in the Salient (don't know if you remember but I proposed to Jean at the Menin Gate just after the last Post and right next to the Gordon Highlanders names). More aches, more pains and a few years older!!
