Is war diary the next step? If so, which one?

Hi,

I'm trying to assist my father in law in tracking down as much information as possible on his father who served in Burma during WW2 (Russell Spencer).

He enrolled in the Sherwood Foresters and was transferred to a West Yorkshire regiment I believe prior to deployment to Burma.

I've attached an image detailing his postings. Any assistance or advice on the next steps would be greatly appreciated. I believe a war diary could be the next step?

Many thanks,
Neil

 

I suppose one or two of these war diaries might be useful.


Reference: WO 172/2561 Date: 1943 Apr.- Dec.

Reference: WO 172/4933 Date: 1944 Jan. - Dec.

Reference: WO 172/7679 Date: 1945 Jan.-Dec.

best wishes

 

Thanks!

 

Are the abbreviations on the image above relevant when looking for the relevant war diaries?

 

Hello Neil

I have replied to your other thread which is similar to this; you will find other replies there

Abbreviation help!

Lesley

 

That’s a shame. Thanks anyway! Do some war diaries include photos?

 

It isn't common, but yes--they sometimes do.