98th (The Surrey and Sussex Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery in Action

Discussion in '1940' started by Drew5233, Aug 5, 2010.

  1. tommy40

    tommy40 Member

    He could be pleased to read theses papers Drew, it is kind of you.
    He became officer in the 98th Field rgt later and survive the war.
    I will send you an adress in England where you will be able to send it to him.
    His story will be published in french (sorry !) and a sussey yeomanry cap badge found on Dunkirk's beaches will be shown...;)
     
  2. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    It maybe a good idea for you to ask him first before you give me his address mate.
     
  3. remrats

    remrats Junior Member

    I know this is a relatively old post but I thought I'd post a photo link for you anyway...
    Here is a photo of my Grandfather, Gustavus Starmer...
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/remrats/4112100462/in/photostream/
    And here's the detail written on the back of the photo... https://www.flickr.com/photos/remrats/4111333271/in/photostream/

    I'm not sure where he was posted at the time.. Google might be able to tell me/us though
     
  4. tommy40

    tommy40 Member

    Thanks for sharing Remrats.

    Some photos showing Gustavus Starmer, 98th field regiment RA were published in Militaria Magazine issue n°335.
     
  5. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Do you have a copy of his service records?

    I only ask as the AoS number on the left hand side would suggest another unit. 98 Field Regiment in France 1940 was a GHQ asset and their AoS number was 17 with a white line on the bottom of a red and blue square.

    EDIT

    I've just noticed the photo is dated 1941 which would explain a different number.
     
  6. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Have had this message come to the admin email .

    My granddad was in this regiment and his name is unfortunately misspelt throughout your recollections. He was J.E.Mordin not Morbin as you report and he performed some actions I and his family are extremely proud of and thankful for. Is there any way you could kindly update your records accordingly?
    With respect
    Justyn Franklin grandson of James Mordin.
     
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  7. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    I don't suppose you have a way of contacting Justyn Franklin do you Owen? Someone has contacted me regarding some kit they found in France which potentially was issued to this soldier.
     
  8. Morangie

    Morangie New Member

    Drew,

    Great research, thanks!

    My Grandad served throughout this period with the 98th. Unfortunately he was killed in 1943 when the Regt had moved to North Africa.

    I would be interested in getting more details, where did you find this info please?

    Thanks

    Rob
     
  9. Hi. Im trying to find info out on my grandfather Colin Millward 14523326 who was a Gunner in Royal Artillery the 98th Field Regiment i believe.
    I remember him saying he was in Monte Cassino in Italy.
    On 01/06 1944 there was an incident where he reported to the War Office Casualty Section for 24 hours.
    Casualty list number 1461

    If anyone has information and any photos id be greatful.
    Thanks
    Shannon
     
  10. chrisgrove

    chrisgrove Senior Member

    Drew5233
    Note that the interesting pic, perhaps of 98 Fd Regt RA was dated May 1941, so not BEF. The Guy FAT appears to be towing a ‘proper’ Mk II 25 pounder too, so, also, not BEF. Nice pic though.
    Chris
     
  11. minden1759

    minden1759 Senior Member

    Shannon.

    I have the Regimental History of 98 Regt RA and, when I get back from Cassino on Mon, I will check to see if he is mentioned on 1 Jun 44. It is a long shot but one never knows.

    If you are interested in understanding what happened to him at Monte Cassino in the Fourth Battle, I will be guiding a group there on 11-14 May 19 for the 75th Anniversary.

    You are welcome to join the group if it suits.

    Regards

    Frank
     
  12. Hi Frank. Thanks so much. All i remember him saying it was hell. He never even mentioned getting hurt nor did my grandma ever mention it. All i know was as a kid i heard him suffering from shell shock and shouting in his sleep. He died when i was 10. I know he was also in El Alamein and what ive written in my post. Any information would be good.
     
  13. minden1759

    minden1759 Senior Member

    Shannon.

    That Forces website is about as much use as a chocolate fire guard! You would be better to go to the gov.uk website and request his Service Record. That will show you all his movements and the units to which he belonged during his time in the Army.

    Good to see that he came from God's county.

    Regards

    Frank
     
  14. Thanks Frank. Yes they are very vague they with hold information so we have to pay for it. When i saw he was in the 98th i was like wtf but i suppose it was better than being infantry.
     
  15. Tricky Dicky

    Tricky Dicky Don'tre member

  16. minden1759

    minden1759 Senior Member

    Shannon.

    If he had been an infantryman, he would probably not have survived!

    It was grim being an infantryman.

    Regards

    Frank
     
  17. It was grim being a gunner too. All i used to hear as a kid when i used to stay at my grandparents was him screaming out at night. He used to wake sweating and shaking. He never got over it.
     
  18. Dominic Walton

    Dominic Walton New Member

    Hi, this is fascinating reading. The BSM Baylis mentioned above is my Great Uncle Dick. My Grandfather was also a member of the regiment, BSM Francis McMahon and was killed on May 23rd 1940. They married sisters, my grandmother and great aunt. I would be really interested in seeing any additional information about their war record you have and also pointers where i can find additional information myself
     

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