"Gttb" general trades training battalion

Discussion in 'Royal Signals' started by Bradley Ketley, Jul 17, 2020.

  1. Bradley Ketley

    Bradley Ketley New Member

    Good morning all
    I've been doing research into trades training battalions.

    September 1939 1st Operators Training Battalion (OTB) was formed with four companies. Its staff comprised mainly Territorial augmented by Reservists, Regulars and Militiamen. At a similar time, 1st General Trades Training Battalion was formed with five companies including Boys Company. Also in 1939, at Prestatyn in Wales, 2nd STC was formed with 2nd Depot Battalion, and 2nd general Trades Training Battalion. This lasted until June 1943 when its care returned to Catterick.

    And 3rd Depot Battalion, 3rd Holding Battalion, 3rd Operators Training Battalion (OTB) and 3rd General Trades Training Battalion (comprising four companies). Initially, 3rd Operator Training Battalion was established at Whitby in 1939, it then moved to Prestatyn in 1940 and returned to Whitby 1944. In 1946 it formed 3 Training Regiment at Catterick.

    My great grandad trained at 3rd general trade training battion in 1942 in Prestatyn north Wales, any more info about this gttb would be appreciated along with any photos as can't find much on web. Although I did find a story that I'll add as a pic. Thanks all.
     

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