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  1. Oscar

    Oscar Member

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    Hi Everyone

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    Particular interest in north African campaign - dad was in the 8th Army and captured at the battle of Gazala. Trying to put together a short paper on his war.

    John
     
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  2. sniper1946

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    welcome to the forum john..
     
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  3. Oscar

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    cheers ray
     
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    Hello Oscar, which unit was your Dad in ?
    Got any photos ?
     
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  5. Oscar

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    He was in the 4th Battalion Green Howards and was part of the 150th Brigade defence box. Caputred around June 1st 1942. I have some pre-battle in camp photos and POW photos of him - this is a new computer and I havn't got them on here - but I will soon.
     
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    urqh Tea drinking surrender monkey

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    Excellent. Youve found your new internet home here. Wellcome.
     
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  7. Karma

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    Welcome to the forums John, you'll find plenty of resources here.
     
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  8. Slipdigit

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    Wecome Dan, thanks for joining. If you are planning on posting the pics, I look forward to seeing them.

    Tell us more about your father.
     
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    Welcome to the forums!
     
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    Welcome aboard, John. You've found a bunch of kindred spirits. We look forward to your pictures and continued participation.
     
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    Hello and welcome to the forum!
     
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