Here is a photo of two Austrian OT guards in a Camp in Alderney. The one of the left looks like he is wearing western sergeant stripes! Can...
Hi everyone. Just a quick question, I recal a discussion some years ago concerning the German Fallschirjagers and it was said that all ranks were...
I've already posted this question, but I fear I did so in the wrong forum - I apologise. Does anyone know when the Royal Signals rank of...
Does anyone know when the Royal Signals rank of 'Signalman' was amended to 'Signaller'? This is quite separate from the generic use of the term...
In the Royal Artillery during the Second World War, would an officer address a Gunner as ‘Private’, or ‘Gunner’?
Hello What exactly are these badges ? Came with other ephemera to PSM / RSM Thanks
Hi everyone, I have this photo from a family member. He was a Greek sailor and served in WW2. I am trying to identify the rank and service in...
Hi, I learned recently that in the modern British army the loader is the second in command in a tank. Was the same true in WW2? If the commander...
I am trying to understand the rank circled in the image below which appears in the Unit Diary. [ATTACH] Further reading of the diary suggests...
Is anyone aware of any action in East Africa in 1944 involving the RWAFF and South African troops engaging the Italians? Also : I would...
During his time in a Field Regiment Lt Beadle voiced his opinion regarding a range of ranks and duties. Often being prodded by his mother as to...
British Army Captain Temoporary Major, Lt Temporary Captain, Emergency Commission. Wartime NCO Ranks. What do these mean and why.
Hi - Can anyone tell me if the army ranks assigned by the US and UK in WW2 were equivalent in authority? Thanks HZL
I was a UK Royal Engineer national serviceman from 57 to 59 and reached the dizzy height of CADRE Training Cpl based at Guillemot Barracks Cove I...
I do not know if it exists in other militaries or if it was unique to The Wehrmacht. The incorporation of the word Fuhrer into the names of....i...
Rank & Badges in the Royal Navy, Army, RAF & Auxiliaries (1941) edited by E.C. Talbot-Booth Royal Navy Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Army Royal...
My Grandad served in the REME in WW2 on his discharge documents it states that his rank was Cfm. I can’t find any rank with this abbreviation. Can...
My Grandfather was a BQMS in the RA in WW2 and I am told he would have worn a Crown and Wreath on his wrist. Does anyone have an example/picture...
A relative of the missus was in the 28th Field Regt RA,he was captured and later died of his wounds as a POW after the Battle of Gazala.On his...
Hello all you experts out there, On reading various sources I have understood that on becoming part of the SAS an ordinary soldier's rank was...
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