Anyone require War Diaries or other files from the National Archives?

Very kind, thank you Neil.

 

Just a quick reminder that 100% of my fee for any diaries in my archives (I have over 6000 complete war diaries) is donated to a military charity that my 12 year old son is fundraising for. Todate with the help of the forum his raised nearly £70,000 with a target of £100,000 so keep asking me.

Cheers
Andy

 

Hello Andy, I am looking for the war diary of the 51st Highland Division, this division entered to liberate my village Linguaglossa in the north-east part of Etna, their entry took place on August 15th, the fleeing Germans had destroyed the bridge at the entrance to the village to slow down their march. They stayed in the village from August 15 until November 8, 1943, I would like to know as much as possible about their stay in the country, what the commander was called, what they did, if any events happened during their stay, in short, everything possible about this period because I would like to celebrate their support for our freedom from fascism and the Nazis. I have no idea where to look, and especially how to search. You said this “I have the battalion war diary covering 1943 inc all appendices = WO 169/10173 7 Argyl and Sutherland Highlanders Jan-Dec 1943”. Is this the place where to find what I’m looking for, if yes can u tell me how much it will cost to me. Thanks a lot. Antonio

 

Andy,

Antonio's target unit should be the brigade shown on the official history website for 51st Highland Division, namely: 153rd Infantry Brigade with 5th Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders and 5th/7th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders.

See Post 19 in his main thread: Hello from Sicily

 

our mutual friend 51highland gave to me this page where there is the exact name

 

Sent you a private message

 

Could anyone provide me with a price of copies of file WO361/3

Casualties at sea, Europe: sinking of SS Abukir and reference to 'Hopkinson' and 'Needham' missions

Thanks in advance

 

Drew5233

 

I can send you a copy via Dropbox for a donation of £13.80 to my son's charity fundraiser for RAF Veterans