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Father's National Service 32 Armoured Workshop Hannover

Hello, I have just received my father's national service records. Sadly he is no longer living. My dad, George Mills, joined REME in 1956 and in...

Thread by: Mary MB, Jul 28, 2025, 5 replies, in forum: Postwar
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5 Baon SK Polish Army

I am researching Franciszek Sadowski who died 30/8/47 aged 35 and buried at Chester ( Blacon) Cemetery war section in Cheshire. The only...

Thread by: Stevem2567, Jun 17, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: Allied Units - Others
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Post War - with David Runciman - BBC sounds - audio documentaries

BBC Radio 4 - Politically - Available now 1. The Rejection - BBC Radio 4 - Politically, Postwar, 1. The Rejection David Runciman tells the story...

Thread by: Ramiles, Jun 11, 2025, 5 replies, in forum: Postwar
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W.J. McBurney, RA WW2 & RUF Korea

Hello, Are you able to provide me with info. regarding my uncle W.J. McBurney at all? Originally in Royal Artillery in Normandy later in...

Thread by: autcoll, Jun 6, 2025, 5 replies, in forum: Searching for Someone & Military Genealogy
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The Death Of Lieut D.F.H. Carter (Kowloon, 1951)

I'm curious as to whether anyone can shed light on the following case: Lieut. Derek Fred Houseton Carter 34 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal...

Thread by: Charley Fortnum, May 27, 2025, 8 replies, in forum: Postwar
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Thomas Billingsley RASC BAOR

Hi all, first time posting I have come across a picture of my Uncle Tom (Thomas Billingsley) who served in WW2 British Army RASC, and is on the...

Thread by: Tazmanfishing, Apr 27, 2025, 11 replies, in forum: RASC
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Federation of Arab Emirates

Today 54 years ago in 1971 Egypt, Libya and Syria founded the Federation, but it only lasted for 6 years. Would the Middle East look different...

Thread by: Lindele, Apr 17, 2025, 2 replies, in forum: The Lounge Bar
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14738692 George Edward SMITH, 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards WWII

My Father-in-law, George Edward Smith served with the 3rd Battalion and we're trying to piece together where he served during WWII. He survived...

Thread by: joysmith7mr, Apr 5, 2025, 21 replies, in forum: The Brigade of Guards
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Does anybody know of a good National Service Forum?

I know this isnt probably the best place to ask but I thought I would give it a shot. Does anybody know any good National Service Forums? (1950s -...

Thread by: ThomasWWII, Apr 3, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: Postwar
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Hyde Park 7/7 Memorial Islamist Terrorist Bombings

The 7 July 2005 London bombings, also referred to as 7/7, were a series of four co-ordinated suicide attacks carried out by Islamist...

Thread by: CL1, Mar 26, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: War Cemeteries & War Memorial Research
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Memorial Hyde Park London:IRA Terrorist Bombing 20th July 1982

Hyde Park London On 20 July 1982 at this spot. a terrorist bomb was exploded as The Queen's Life Guard was passing Four members of The Blues and...

Thread by: CL1, Mar 26, 2025, 7 replies, in forum: War Cemeteries & War Memorial Research
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R. Dubery had a daughter in Bad Lippspringe, but he had to return to England.

Hello everyone, I'm looking for my wife's father, who is most likely deceased and virtually unknown. He was stationed as a British soldier in Bad...

Thread by: Bernd, Mar 25, 2025, 10 replies, in forum: Searching for Someone & Military Genealogy
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Regiment in Middle East

Regiment consisting of Scottish conscripts likely in Middle East (see image). On the right with the hat is my uncle James Rooney (Bellshill,...

Thread by: K.Rooney, Mar 16, 2025, 7 replies, in forum: Postwar
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71 years ago the first German Chancellor visits the US

Konrad Adenauer, a great man, realized very soon how important the US support would be for post war Germany. Stefan.

Thread by: Lindele, Mar 6, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: Postwar
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2725849 Guardsman Peter Robert MORTON, 1 Irish Guards

Date of Enlistment: Date of Discharge: - Army Number: 2725849 Rank: Guardsman Name: Peter Robert MORTON Unit: 1 Irish Guards

Thread by: dbf, Feb 14, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: The Brigade of Guards
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2724843 Guardsman Harold FERGUSON, Irish Guards

Date of Enlistment: Date of Discharge: 4 December 1947 Army Number: 2724843 Rank: Guardsman Name: Harold FERGUSON Unit: Irish Guards

Thread by: dbf, Feb 14, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: The Brigade of Guards
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2725928 Guardsman Peter James TRIVASS, Irish Guards

Date of Enlistment: Date of Discharge: - Army Number: 2725928 Rank: Guardsman Name: Peter James TRIVASS Unit: Irish Guards

Thread by: dbf, Feb 14, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: The Brigade of Guards
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2720808 Lance-Serjeant George Gerard QUINN, Irish Guards

Date of Enlistment: 1940 Date of Discharge: 6 August 1946 Army Number: 2720808 RAF (D.A.R.M. Staff) Number: 4010583 Rank: Lance-Serjeant ;...

Thread by: dbf, Feb 14, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: The Brigade of Guards
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Defending a German village in 1979

Great video on IWM site from the Cold War. Brings back memories of the 1980s for me. FIGHTING IN VILLAGES [Main Title] | IWM Film The procedure...

Thread by: Owen, Feb 11, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: Postwar
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WW2 Application for Medals and Stars question (Age Code)

Hi Everyone I have been looking at the card for: Full Name Neal, Harry Service Number 14428811 Age Code 53 Award Date 12 Aug 1948 Type Of Medal...

Thread by: Kingsnorth36, Feb 9, 2025, 3 replies, in forum: Service Records

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