On find my past he is listed as missing 31/5/1944 and serving with 6th Seaforth, So he was captured somewhere between Anzio and Rome.
Seems he has a Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) army number, suggesting he served with them before the Seaforths. What did he change his name to? as...
Just reading your initial post, he was 14 years old when he joined 1939? as a boy soldier. In which case he would probably not have been on...
If you apply for his service records; Get a copy of military service records cost £30 you will find where and when he served.
The F 31979 would probably be a makeshift temporary camp, probably a large barb wire enclosure for POW'S until they could be transported to...
Strange that he has not got a Seaforth army number. If he joined in 1939 he would have had a number in the range of; Seaforth Highlanders 2809001...
Just thought they would appreciate your efforts re Nazi memorabilia.!!!!
Perhaps you should frequent the Axis History Forum, more suited to your needs!!!
British A.O.S. Numbers were Arm Of Service Numbers. Just located this British abbreviation list; British Army: Abbreviations & Acronyms - WWII...
Strange I always thought Arras was defended by the British with French Tank support.!!!
MTB 102 & Various other little ships were in Ipswich Docks (now known as the waterfront) UK. last weekend. Photo plus youtube video: <iframe...
51st Highland Division and other support regiments fought on for a further 8 days, surrendering to Rommel on 12th June 1940 further up the coast...
British forces were still trying to eat ww1 biscuits in ww2 in the early years in North Africa.!!!
Tried Find my past but could not find any info re McLean and Hunter. Several McLean's but without a bit more info cannot identify the correct one....
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If he served in Italy he would have been with 6th Seaforth, although they did not take part at Cassino but did fight at Anzio. They went from...
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Found 2 possibles on Find my Past, William aged 38, a Welder, with Mrs I.M Richardson,32. Master B.W aged 8, MissP.I. aged 6. and Miss G.A. aged...
March 1940, 6th Seaforth, joined 17 brigade at Hallouin.
It seems the first American soldiers arrived in England January 26th 1942.
