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8th army

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  1. Garrie Coleman
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    Hi - Anything on 46th RTR especially

    Hi All, New here. Mostly for info on 46th RTR up until end of Op HUSKY. Grandad Denis Coleman wounded and captured within a few days of landing...
    Thread by: Garrie Coleman, Jan 28, 2026, 1 replies, in forum: User Introductions
  2. Gunner49
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    Assistance requested identifying RAOC service number and medal

    Hello. I am trying to confirm the service number of John McDonald, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, born 18th April 1906 in Elderslie, Johnstone,...
    Thread by: Gunner49, Jan 16, 2026, 16 replies, in forum: Searching for Someone & Military Genealogy
  3. NAAFI Manager
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    NAAFI / EFI with the 8th Army in Austria, 1945 (three-part series)

    Hello all, I’ve been researching NAAFI and EFI activity alongside British forces during the final stages of the war and the early occupation...
    Thread by: NAAFI Manager, Jan 8, 2026, 2 replies, in forum: General
  4. Peter Lennon
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    626 Field Squadron RE Italy

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] These photos come from my father’s scrapbook from Italy 1943/4 Major J D Lennon RE Does anyone recognise...
    Thread by: Peter Lennon, Nov 19, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: Royal Engineers
  5. Reid
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    Anyone Have 8th Army War Diaries

    Would anyone happen to have a copy of the war diaries for the 8th Army from October 1942 until December 1943? I'm researching a soldier for my...
    Thread by: Reid, Jun 9, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: British Army Units - Others
  6. Chris C
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    Eighth Army uniform irregularities - ORs?

    Hi all, I think we're generally familiar with the idea that discipline regarding uniforms in the desert was lax - as exemplified by the Two Types...
    Thread by: Chris C, May 29, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
  7. mac657
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    War diaries for 280 battery and 87th HAA regt RA.

    I have the below diaries for 280 battery and 87 HAA regiment for anyone interested. They are; 87 HAA July - Dec 1941 WO 169/1581 87 HAA Jan - Dec...
    Thread by: mac657, May 3, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: Royal Artillery
  8. sonofdave
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    Family revelation. Where do I start? 2337435 Cyril James IMMS, Royal Signals

    Hello everyone We've recently made a surprising discovery about my father-in-law’s father, Cyril James Imms (born 1919) who served as a signaller...
    Thread by: sonofdave, Apr 14, 2025, 18 replies, in forum: Searching for Someone & Military Genealogy
  9. bexley84
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    8th Army's advance to the River Po, April 1945

    While recognising that we have other threads covering Operation Buckland, I think it's worth being reminded that today marks the 80th anniversary...
    Thread by: bexley84, Apr 9, 2025, 16 replies, in forum: Italy
  10. Richard Makinson
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    Search - T/269379 Edward Rodden, RASC - 1921-1974

    I am trying to locate the RASC unit that Edward Rodden T269379 served in during ww2, area of Uden, Holland. Edward was born in 1921 and passed...
    Thread by: Richard Makinson, Apr 3, 2025, 2 replies, in forum: RASC
  11. Nessuno
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    Seeking information on the Battle Of Rimini - Sept 1944

    Hi everyone. I am researching the Battle of Rimini September 1944 and the search for a buried Tiger 1 tank. There were several tank battles...
    Thread by: Nessuno, Mar 22, 2025, 3 replies, in forum: Italy
  12. Andreas
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    Eighth Army Communiqué 18 November 1941

    I only have a German and partial Italian translation. Does anyone have the full text of the Communiqué or know where it can be found? This is the...
    Thread by: Andreas, Feb 10, 2025, 4 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
  13. Maggie Boswell
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    248567 Captain John Edward NEEDHAM, Intelligence Corps

    I have compiled a list of abbreviations found in my father's Service Record (he was in the Intelligence Corps, in the British Army, during WWII);...
    Thread by: Maggie Boswell, Jan 28, 2025, 6 replies, in forum: Searching for Someone & Military Genealogy
  14. JWHall
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    6100107 William James HALL, Queen's Royal Regt & 1 Gordon Highlanders: any help on more info?

    I've recently been trying to research my Grandads activities in WW2. I have found what I believe is his draft record as it matches the limited...
    Thread by: JWHall, Jan 27, 2025, 8 replies, in forum: Searching for Someone & Military Genealogy
  15. Screaming J Hawkins
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    My Grandfather - 2374761 Driver Edward Les HONESS, RCS: 1941-46, service records

    Greetings all. I am doing some research on my Grandfather's war history having been able to access his records in Kew just before Christmas. What...
    Thread by: Screaming J Hawkins, Jan 26, 2025, 17 replies, in forum: Royal Signals
  16. Jim12
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    1544648 Joseph Rowland SHAWLER, RA

    Hello everyone, I'm just beginning to research my father's wartime service, I've done 2 things so far, No1 join this forum, No2 applied to TNA...
    Thread by: Jim12, Jan 16, 2025, 12 replies, in forum: Royal Artillery
  17. Barney King
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    201308 Captain Frederick George KING, MBE, RAOC- HELP with MiD!

    Hello all, I am currently researching my great-grandfather's service but cannot find why he was awarded his MiD. I have found his mentions in...
    Thread by: Barney King, Dec 23, 2024, 10 replies, in forum: REME/RAOC
  18. RuthWoodhouse
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    Introduction & request for help

    Hi, I’ve joined the site to hopefully seek some help from members in piecing together the service history of my husband’s beloved ‘Uncle Bob’ to...
    Thread by: RuthWoodhouse, Dec 5, 2024, 59 replies, in forum: Searching for Someone & Military Genealogy
  19. Joe cullum
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    Help for information on grandfather - service records

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hello I was wondering if anyone could help me with anymore information on my grandfather (George Cullum) after many...
    Thread by: Joe cullum, Nov 9, 2024, 32 replies, in forum: Searching for Someone & Military Genealogy
  20. davidbfpo
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    The Forgotten General: Sir Alan Cunningham

    A NAM event (in person and online): 25 October 2024 12-1pm. The summary states:Join Colonel Dennis Vincent as he explores the career of General...
    Thread by: davidbfpo, Oct 3, 2024, 3 replies, in forum: WW2 Museums. Events, & places to see.
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