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American Units at Chiseldon Camp, Wiltshire.

Discussion in 'Military Service Records & Genealogical Research' started by Owen, Jan 20, 2010.

  1. Owen

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    I thought this may come in useful for our US members researching these units or people who served in them.
    From David Bailey's book The Story Of Chiseldon Camp.Published by Chiseldon Local History Group

    US Units at Burdrop Park 1943-45
    130th Station Hospital Aug '43 - Mar '44.
    154th General Hospital Mar '44 - Dec '45.

    US Units at Chiseldon & Ogbourne St George camps 1943-45
    148th Combat Engr Bn '43-'44
    300th Combat Engr Bn '43-'44
    603rd QM Gr Engr Bn '43-'44
    631st Engr LE Co '43-'44
    28th Infantry Division Apr '44 -Jul '44
    5th Armored Division Jun '44 -Jul '44
    17th Airborne Division Aug '44 Dec '44
    130th Station Hospital Jun '44 - May '45.

    I'll add GoogleEarth details centred on the Parade Square.
    51°29'54.48"N 1°43'45.59"W
     
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  2. grayer

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    Hi
    Do you know if any US Marines were stationed in or around wiltshire in 1942-1944?
    Thanks
     
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    Owen,

    The Story of Chiseldon Camp (Part 2): 1922 -1962 does not seem to be available in the US. Do you know a UK source for purchasing it?
     
  4. Owen

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    No sorry, it was a local produced book a few years back .
    All I can think of is the little museum in the village may have a copy left.
    In your thread @RichTO90 said 112 Inf Regt was actually based at Ramsbury a few miles away.
     
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