I found this just whilst looking at a period of time in Algeria and was impressed at what his descendant has gathered, plus a number of photos....
Hi All I have obtained my father's service records which show he was in North Africa 18/6/1943 - 4/5/1944 the handwriting is awful and a lot I am...
Hello everyone, I need to know where the Division was in December 1944 and also what part it took (if any) in the liberation of Forlì. I have...
Recommendation for Award for Smith, Hubert John Evans Rank: Captain; Temporary... | The National Archives Reference: WO 373/11/251 Name...
Can anyone help with a map of the Moletta river sector of the Anzio beachhead? I'm trying to work out the positions occupied by 168 (doh - I meant...
Hi, The eminent historian Sir Michael Howard has died today aged 97yrs. :poppy: He served 3rd CG in the Italian Campaign and was awarded the MC...
I am trying to learn more about 220 Field Coy Royal Engineers. It served with 56th Infantry Division throughout WWII but details on its...
Hi all, I was trying to make a list of British infantry divisions in Italy in the timeframe in which the Valentine SP (Archer) was assigned to...
my grandfather served from June 1940-1946 (approximate) Raymond Kenneth Bennett 1920/April/03 His epulette shows R.Berk and has a black cat. I...
Can anyone tell me what 56th Division were doing in Italy during December 1943. I'm looking at a Signalman who's buried in Monte Cassino but...
Chaps, Does anybody have any War diaries relating to April 1945 for either the 78th division or the 56th Division? Bexley's truly excellent...
My friend is looking for help with info. about her grandad's WW2 service. He signed up in 1940 Dorchester assigned to 50th Battalion Dorset Reg....
[IMG] The caption reads: "Mt. Camino Sector, Italy. Crews of the support to the 168th Brigade, 56th Division (British), firing 4.2 mortars...
Hi, my first post on this excellent site and I'm looking for confirmation/information. My father, Ron Davis, Gunner 879686, 65th Field...
The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Worley, [Howard] Edward Joseph Morgan Rank: Guardsman Service No: 2616841 Regiment: 6...
Personal Number: 124543 Rank: Captain Name: James Dunbar WHATMAN Unit: Grenadier Guards London Gazette : 2 April 1940...
The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Taylor, Seymour Montague Hinkley [Huckley?] Rank: Guardsman Service No: 2617414 Regiment:...
Personal Number: 233183 Rank: Lieutenant Name: George Richard STOKES-ROBERTS. MC Unit: Grenadier Guards London Gazette : 19 May 1942...
The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Smith, Frederick Rank: Guardsman Service No: 2618923 Regiment: 6 Battalion Grenadier...
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