VIII Corps badge

Discussion in 'Higher Formations' started by Philip Reinders, Oct 7, 2008.

  1. Rob Dickers

    Rob Dickers 10th MEDIUM REGT RA

    That's a result!
    The Leicesters' history confirms that 121 LAA Regt landed on 25 June 1944 and initally deployed with VIII Corps artillery. Apart from spending some of August-September as Army Troops, they seem to have been with 8 Corps the rest of the time.
    It doesn't say anything about wartime regimental distinctions but does state that the postwar unit were permitted to wear Leicestershire Regiment distinctions.

    RA converted from infantry were entitled to wear the insignia of the original forming infantry Regt, can be seen from dads RA, R/Fus patch below. Do'nt think this applied to replacement troops from other than the original Regt though.
    Rob.
     
  2. airborne medic

    airborne medic Very Senior Member

    According to my book Formation Signs by Waring the tiger was worn by 579 LAA Regiment RA.....green tiger with black markings on black rectangle.....
     
  3. Philip Reinders

    Philip Reinders Very Senior Member

    My grandad was in the same formation as the person you got the patches off. 121 laa 396 battery.
    The images you have on the red card is what he wore on his arm which is
    8 corps leicestershire regiment
    I have got his complete wartime history of his battery. If you need any info please get in touch.
    Glyn

    Thanks Glyn look forward to it.
     

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