War Diary - 50 Coy RASC (General Transport) - DUKW

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  1. Tom OBrien

    Tom OBrien Senior Member

    I thought this might be of interest to the RASC and DUKW community!

    WO171/2365 – 50 Company RASC


    5 March 1944
    1030
    Ship [HMT BOISSEVAIN] sailed from NAPLES harbour in convoy.

    […]

    16 March 1944
    1800
    Berthed at K.G.V. dock Glasgow.

    17 March 1944
    0200
    Unit disembarked and entrained.

    […]

    1 – 15 April 1944 STEWARTON CAMP, AYRSHIRE C.O. Major R.H.WILSON, RASC
    Unit away on Disembarkation Leave.

    16 April 1944 STEWARTON CAMP, AYRSHIRE
    Instruction received from AYR SUB-DISTRICT to prepare to move to Amphibian Training School, TOWYN, Wales.
    Movements Signal reference TO5497/19.

    17 April 1944 STEWARTON CAMP, AYRSHIRE
    Cleaning Accommodation Stores in Stewarton Camp.

    18 April 1944 STEWARTON CAMP, AYRSHIRE
    Cleaning Accommodation Stores and preparing to entrain.

    19 April 1944
    Unit entrained at Stewarton Station 1645 hrs. 7 officers and 305 O.Rs travelling. Heavy rain during day.

    20 April 1944 TOWYN, N. Wales
    Unit arrived TOWYN, WALES at 0430 hrs. Under R.A.S.C. Amphibian Training Wing for training in handling of DUKWs. Sea kit and equipment drawn.

    21 April 1944 TOWYN
    Training started in DUKW Work. Under Command 2nd Army.

    22 April 1944 TOWYN
    Training in DUKW Work. Under Command 2nd Army.

    23 April 1944 TOWYN
    Training in DUKW Work. Under Command 2nd Army.

    24 – 26 April 1944 TOWYN
    Unit Training on Amphibian Vehicles. Under 21 Army Group.

    27 April 1944 TOWYN
    Instruction received from War Office A.G.5. to commence mobilisation to be ready by 0001 hrs 17/5/44. Unit Training continued on Amphibian Vehicles.

    28 April 1944 TOWYN
    Training continued on Amphibian Vehicles.

    29 April 1944 TOWYN
    Training continued on Amphibian Vehicles. Coy Pay Parade.

    30 April 1944 TOWYN
    Training continued on Amphibian Vehicles.
    Unit under command 21 Army Group, 2nd Army.
    Mobilising under Western Command.

    1 May 1944 TOWYN C.O.: Major R.H. WILSON, RASC
    Unit undergoing Amphibian Training at No.1 Amphibian Training School R.A.S.C.
    At the same time Mobilising under War Office Instructions via Western Command and under command of 21 Army Group (2nd Army).

    2 May 1944 TOWYN
    Training and mobilising. Weather dull. 1 Sgt and 3 ORs sent to Staines to collect 2 Breakdown vehicles being the first of vehicle establishment to be allotted to this unit.
    Appx J.1

    3 May 1944 TOWYN
    0730
    lt. Curtis left for Goole with 13 ORs to collect 10 DUKWS from Lep [??] Garage, Belgravia. These to be booked in at 3 V.R.D. en route at Abborford near Leeds. Appx J.2

    4 May 1944 TOWYN
    2 Breakdown vehicles arrived and taken on Unit charge.
    1810 Lt. Whiteside and 9 ORs left for Henleys Garage Great West Road to collect 6 DUKWS. Reporting to 2 V.R.D. Burnham Beeches for documentation. Appx J.3
    3 railway wagons of G.1098 arrived comprising A/Gas Stores and Cooks equipment.
    Weather windy and rain.

    5 May 1944 TOWYN
    0800
    O.C. left for Welsh Border Sub District re G1098 queries.
    Strong W. wind and heavy rain.
    Company Pay Parade.
    1730 Lt. Curtis returned to TOWYN with 10 D.U.K.WS.

    6 May 1944 TOWYN
    1830
    35 OR reinforcements arrived and t.o.s. this unit from Holding Coy No.8 Training Battalion.
    Lt. S.M. WALKER 248677 joined this unit and t.o.s. from 624 Coy RASC (Motor Boat).
    Unit Strength 9 officers 373 ORs.

    7 May 1944 TOWYN
    1811
    Lt. R. Clucas and party of 9 ORs left for Goole near Hull to collect 6 DUKWS on instructions from Western Command. Appx J4
    Lt. Whiteside arrived back with 6 DUKWS from Henleys Garage Great West Road.
    Total Vehicle holding now 2 Breakdown vehicles and 16 DUKWS.

    8 May 1944 TOWYN
    1400
    1 attached R.E.M.E. returned to Unit. Appx J5
    13 ORs reinforcements arrived.
    1809 Lt. R. George and party of 13 ORs left for Glasgow to collect 10 DUKWS. Appx J6

    9 May 1944 TOWYN
    0930
    3 Reinforcements arrived. Weather fine.
    1830 17 Reinforcements arrived. Lt. Clucas and party arrived from Goole with 6 x DUKWS. Unit warned to hold itself in readiness for overseas service w.e.f. today.

    10 May 1944 TOWYN
    0800
    Vehicle holding now 22 x DUKWS and 2 Albion B/Downs.
    1810 Capt. Small and 18 ORs left for Liverpool to collect 15 x DUKWS from Pearsons Ltd, Milner Safe Deposit, Smithdon Lane. Appx J7

    11 May 1944 TOWYN
    0900
    1 D.M. Reinforcement arrived. Lt George and Party returned from Glasgow with 10 DUKWS.

    12 May 1944 TOWYN
    0745
    Capt. F.R. Bavin left for CARDIFF with party to collect 6 DUKWS. Appx J8
    Company Pay Parade.
    Capt. Small and Party arrived back from Liverpool with 15 DUKWS.
    Total holding now 47 DUKWS. Strength 429 ORs and 9 Officers.
    1830 Lt. Whiteside and 13 ORs left for Liverpool to collect 10 DUKWS from Southdown Lane.
    Appx J9

    13 May 1944 TOWYN
    0645
    Lieut. Clucas and 11 ORs left for 60 VRD, Shrewsbury to collect 1 Ford Utility and 10 Bedford 3-ton Domestic Vehicles. Party returned to lines at 1600 hrs. Appx J10
    120 ORs stated 1 weeks LVT2 course.

    14 May 1944 TOWYN
    0900
    1 Sgt and 10 ORs sent to Beckworth, Welshpool to collect 32 M/Cycles from 49 VRD.
    Appx J11
    1 Sgt and 5 ORs sent to Church Stratton to collect 5 x 15 cwt Bedford Water Tankers.
    Appx J12
    Capt. Bavin and party returned with 6 DUKWS. Lt. Whiteside and party returned with 10 DUKWS.
    TOTAL HOLDING now 63 DUKWS, 10 x 3 ton Domestics, 1 x 4 str Car, 5 x 15 cwt W/Tankers, 32 (Arieal) M/Cycles, 2 Leyland B/Downs.
    DEFICIENT. 32 x DUKWS, 6 x 2 Str. Cars, 7 x 15 cwt Bedfords, 2 x W/Shops and 2 Stores Lorries.
    TOTAL STRENGTH: 1 Major, 3 Captains, 5 Subalterns, 1 CSM, 1 CQMS, 2 MSS, 1 MSM, 7 Sgts N/T, 29 Cpls N/T, 33 L/Cpls N/T, 1 Sgt TMTC, 1 Cpl TMTC, 2 Ptes TMTC, 2 Pte Blacksmiths, 2 Carpenters, 2 Coachtrimmers, 2 Coppersmiths, 1 Cpl Electrician, 3 Pte Electricians, 2 Sgts V/Mechs, 2 Cpls V/Mechs, 3 Cpls V/Mechs, 18 Pte Mechs, 2 Pte Turners, 1 Coachpainter, 1 Sgt. A.C.C., 12 Pte A.C.C., 268 Dvrs N/T, 20 Dvr Mechs.
    TOTAL. 428 All Ranks including 1st Reinforcements.
    Surplus:- 8 Dvrs N/T. Total: 8
    Deficient:- 1 Pte TMTC, 2 Sheet Metal Wkrs, 1 Welder, 2 Electricians, 2
    Coachpainters. Total: 9
    1811 1 Sgt and 5 ORs left for Goole to collect 3 x DUKWS. Appx J13

    15 May 1944 TOWYN
    1810 L
    t. Walker and 10 O.Rs left for Edinburgh to collect 8 DUKWS. Appx J14
    Enquiry received from R.T.O. Barmouth on behalf of Movement Control Chester for details of personnel, tonnage and vehicles involved in move on 19th May.

    16 May 1944 TOWYN
    0600
    O.C. left for HQ No.4 Beach Group (thought to be at Frinton). Appx J15
    1030
    Movement Control phoned authority for move to be completed by 19th as follows 21 AG/5393/4/1 Q Maintenance dated 9th May 1944. Instructions for move to follow later Mid West District Instruct that unit will conform with these instructions to be issued by M.C.

    17 May 1944 TOWYN
    1000
    Movement Control phoned stated that unit is to move by road, at 0800 hrs 18/5/44, to Southend-on-Sea. To be confirmed in writing later.
    1400 Captain G.S. Page admitted to “Cottage Hospital”, TOWYN.
    2030 O.C. returned from visit to HQ No.4 Beach Group and S&T HQ 1 Corps at Cobham, Surrey.
    2130 Telephone message received from S&T 1 Corps postponing unit move until on, or about, 24 May 44.
    2230 Lieut. Walker & party returned with 8 DUKWS.
    TOTAL HOLDING now 74 DUKWS, 10 x 3 TON DOMESTIC, 1 x 4 Str Car, 6 x 2 Str. Cars, 5 x 15 cwt Water Tankers, 32 (Ariel) M/Cycles, 2 x Leyland B/Downs.
    DEFICIENT. 7 x 15 cwt BEDFORDS, 2 x W/Shops and 2 x Stores Lorries, 25 DUKWS.

    18 May 1944 TOWYN
    0900
    O.C. left for Shrewsbury regarding unit deficiencies in G1098.
    2130 O.C. returned from visit to Shrewsbury.

    19 May 1944 TOWYN
    1400
    Lieut. H. Whiteside & 21 ORs left to collect 17 DUKWS from 59 VRD., Thornton Hough.
    Appx J16
    1 Cpl & 1 Dvr left to collect 1 DUKW from 5 VRD, Newport, Shropshire. Appx J17
    1400
    Lieut. R. Clucas and 7 O.Rs left as an advance party for Southend-on-Sea. Appx J18
    1809
    Sgt. Henderson and two OR’s left for LOUGHBOROUGH to collect two Type M Machinery Lorries. Appx J19

    20 May 1944 TOWYN
    0900
    Cpl. McIntosh & 1 Dvr. left for Chester to procure a 600 x 16 S.T. Tyre urgently required for operational duties. Appx J20
    1230
    Capt. J.T. Smaill & 12 O.R’s left for 25 AFOD, Boxford Common to collect vehicles detailed in Movement Order appended hereto. Appx J21
    1809
    Sgt. Royans & 6 Dvrs. left for 27 V.R.D., Ingestrie Park, Stafford, to collect 7 x 15 cwt vehicles. Appx J22
    2000
    Lieut. Whiteside & party returned with 17 DUKWS from 59 VRD.
    2000 1 Cpl returned with 1 DUKW from 5 V.R.D.
    2015 Sgt. Henderson returned from Loughborough with 2 Type M Machinery Lorries.
    2030 Cpl. McIntosh returned with the 600 x 16 S.T. Tyre.
    2200 Telephone message received from Capt. E.W.H. Brookes stating that he had arrived at BARMOUTH. Vehicle sent to collect.

    21 May 1944 TOWYN
    0100
    Capt. E.W.H. Brookes arrived, posted to this unit from 451 Tank Transporter Coy R.A.S.C., and taken on strength w.e.f. 21/5/44 authority: WO TPM P/2738 dated 2 May ’44.
    0100 Details received from HQ Movement Control, Chester District, regarding Unit Move by Road from TOWYN on 22 May ’44.
    1000 O.C. held a Conference of 6 officers in connection with instruction for the Unit’s move. Movement Order issued. Appx J23
    1030
    Capt. Brookes & 7 ORs left to collect stores from Ordnance Depots at Weedon & Bicester.
    Appx J24

    22 May 1944
    0500
    Lieut. Walker i/c Advance Party left at 0500 for LUTTERWORTH to prepare evening meal & patrol [petrol?] for Main Body which is due to arrive at 1900 hours. Appx J25
    0700
    Main Body marched out, as per appendix J23, and arrived LUTTERWORTH at 1800 hours. Distance 146 miles.

    23 May 1944 LUTTTERWORTH
    0700
    Lieut. Walker i/c Advance Party left for SOUTHEND with cooks to meals for Main Body, which is due to arrive at 1830 hours.
    0830 Main Body marched out of LUTTERWORTH as per App. J23.
    1900 Main Body arrived at SOUTHEND-ON-SEA.
    1930 All vehicles in and parked up. Personnel marched to their respective billets in Clievedon Rd, Warwick Rd, Burgess Rd and Colbert Avenue.
    2000 Hot meal for all Ranks.
    2130 O.C. reported to Commanding Officer, No 4 Beach Group.

    24 May 1944 SOUTHEND
    1000
    1 N.C.O. & 1 Dvr. left for ARDINELEY, Nr HAYWARDS HEATH to collect Workshop Tools for DUKWS. Appx J26
    1230
    1 NCO & 1 Dvr. Left for DERBY to collect 15 Sets “A” Frames for Amphibian DUKWS.
    Appx J27

    25 May 1944 SOUTHEND
    0930
    Capt. Smaill & 6 Dvrs left for 69 V.R.D., DORKING, to collect 5 x 15 cwt trucks to replace non-waterproofed vehicles at present held. Appx J28
    1000
    Representatives from Movements, Chester, arrived to take a physical check of unit vehicles.
    1015 O.C. visited HQ 4 Beach Group to collect copies of Administrative Order No.2 and Operation Overlord Order No.1.
    1200 1 CO & Dvr who were despatched to ARDINGLEY returned having completed the detail & obtained the required tools.
    1400 OC held a conference of officers to give preparatory orders & information regarding Operation Overlord.
    1700 Capt. Brookes left with 1 x 3 ton vehicle to collect stores from Ordnance Depots as shown in Appendix J29 attached. Appx J29
    2130
    Capt. Smaill returned with 5 x 15 cwt trucks.
    1830 1 N.C.O. & Dvr. who were despatched to Derby returned having completed the detail, & obtained the required stores.

    26 May 1944 SOUTHEND
    0830
    Lieut. R. Clucas and 20 OR’s left for 2 VRD at Burnham Beeches, to return vehicles rendered surplus to W/E after the drawing of pre-waterproofed vehicles. Vehicles returned were as follows: 1 x 4 Str Car, 6 x 2 Str Austin Utilities, 2 x 15 cwt W/Tankers, 6 x 15 cwt Defence Trucks, 2 Leyland B/Down vehicles, 2 Austin B/Down vehicles. Appx J30
    Deficiencies now remaining in vehicles are 7 Amphibian DUKWS. HQ 4 Beach Group & S&T HQ 21 Army Group have been advised of the position.
    1000 O.C. left to visit ADOS, Essex & Suffolk District regarding G1098 deficiencies.
    1400 O.C. returned from visit to ADOS.
    1430 1 Sgt & 5 OR’s left unit to collect Cargo Nets from 1 TN Stores Depot, Longmoor, Hants.
    Appx J31
    2230
    Lieut. R. Clucas & party returned from 2 V.R.D. having completed detail.

    27 May 1944 SOUTHEND
    0100
    DAQMG telephoned regarding the loading, & despatch of 20 Domestic vehicles & 28 DUKWS by 2200 hrs today. Further details to follow later.
    1030 N.C.O. i/c Party collecting Cargo Nets returned having completed the detail.
    1400 Loading of the 48 vehicles due to leave tonight commenced.
    Loading to completed by 1700 hrs.
    1430 3 N.C.O’s and 7 Drivers left to collect 7 Amphibian DUKWS. Appxs J32,33,34
    1600
    Capt. Brookes & party returned to unit.
    1930 Capt. J.T. Smaill, 61 OR’s, 20 Domestic vehicles and 28 Amphibian DUKWS marched out of Unit location to Marshalling Areas.

    28 May 1944 SOUTHEND
    1030
    C.O. 4 Beach Group visited this HQ in connection with progress of unit mobilisation, and to enquire whether any assistance was required from him.
    1300 1 NCO & 2 OR’s were despatched to Feltham to collect stores for the unit. Appx J35

    29 May 1944 SOUTHEND
    1600
    28 DUKWS from “A” Platoon were taken out for final sea test.
    1200 Received a warning from M.L.O., Movement Control, to the effect of the first party’s DUKWS (38) are to be loaded tomorrow. Further details later.

    30 May 1944 SOUTHEND
    0900
    The loading of the 38 remaining DUKWS commenced.
    1100 C.O. No.4 Beach Group held a conference of all officers to pass on orders & instructions he had received at the Commander-in-Chief’s Conference.
    1200 T/246999 Cpl. Morris, E. posted from this Unit to No.1 Amphibian Training Wing, and struck off strength. Appx J36

    31 May 1944 SOUTHEND
    0900
    OC left for “S.7” to visit Capt. Smaill & party.
    1000 C.O. No.4 Beach Group visited this office. Normal routine visit.
    1130 O.C. returned to unit.
    1200 O.C. visited HQ 4 Beach Group & saw the C.O. regarding state of readiness of the unit.
    1800 Imprest a/c closed & handed over to area Cashier D/182/0.
     
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    Tom OBrien Senior Member

    And some appendices to the May 44 diary with individual names for those seeking ancestors! Not the greatest copy so please excuse if the spelling of names is slightly out. All corrections very welcome.

    Appendix J1

    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- T/55678 Sgt. Goodwin, H. i/c Party.
    T/70662 L/Cpl. Payne, J.
    T/176925 Dvr. Mason, J.
    T/197613 Dvr. Welbourne, J.

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to Ashford Road, Laleham, Nr. Staines.

    Instructions: You will collect from No. 7 M.T. Group 1 V.R.D. 2 x 3-ton 6 x 4 Breakdown Lorries (Hand Op. Winch) for this unit on Wednesday, 3 May 1944. You will check all 412 and 1094 equipment. On completion you will return by road to Unit at TOWYN, Marionsthshire [??]. (Copy of telegram giving release attached).

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    1/5/44

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    Appendix J2

    Movement Order

    By

    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- Lieut. W.T. Curtis
    T/70848 Pte Hesketh (Fitter)
    T/172931 Cpl. Edwards. T/67881 Dvr. Lomas.
    221257 L/Cpl. Golden 58831 Dvr. Rurron
    108956 Dvr. Wragby 189066 Dvr. Day
    98034 Dvr. Wells 233596 Dvr. Foster
    799911 Dvr. Kemp O. 73103 Dvr. Langhorn
    233598 Dvr. Gibbard 168163 Dvr. Brettell.

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to Goole Nr Hull.

    Instructions: You will collect from Smithsons Lop Garage, Bellgravia, Goole, Near Hull 10 x Dukws for this unit on Thursday 4 May 44. You will check all 412 and 1094 equipment. You will ensure that air compressors are disconnected before starting up. On completion you will return by road to unit at TOWYN, Merionathshire.

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    3 May 44.

    Appendix J3
    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- Lieut N. Whiteside R.A.S.C. i/c party
    T/216205 Cpl. Ashbridge R. T/110599 Dvr. Browning, L.A.V.
    T/135482 Dvr. Dastick, N.
    T/140332 Dvr. Jones R.W.J. T/847652 Dvr. Brocker G.
    T/220213 Dvr. Carbie W. T/70645 L/Cpl. Aracott N.
    T/67815 Dvr. Carroll W.A.
    T/45443 Dvr. Keenor A.G.

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to LONDON.

    Instructions: You will collect from Renleys Garage, (Telephone Ealing 3477) St. West Road, London, 6 x DUKWs for this unit on 5 May 44. You will check all 412 equipment, also check oil level in engine, axles and gearboxes. You will ensure that air compressors are disconnected before starting up. ON completion you will return to TOWYN calling at 2 V.R.D., Burnham Beaches, Marsham Royal (Telephone Farnham Common 485) for documentation.

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    4 May 1944
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    Appendix J4
    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- Lieut. R. Clucas i/c Party.
    T/91666 Cpl. Stewart N. T/67888 Pte. Benn R.
    T/49837 Dvr. Bainbridge E. T/140093 Dvr. Jones A.E.
    T/49928 Dvr. Bainbridge G. T/99608 Dvr. Lane F.J.
    T/178264 Dvr. Harris A.K. T/221995 Dvr. Rawlings
    T/224839 Dvr. Farsters C.

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to GOOLE, Nr. Hull.

    Instructions: You will collect from Smithsons lep Garage, Bellgravia, Goole, Nr. Hull 6 x DUKWs for this unit on 8 May 44. You will check oil level in engine, axles and gearboxes. You will ensure that air compressors are disconnected before starting up. On completion you will return to TOWYN, calling at 3 V.R.D., Aborford, Nr. Leeds for documentation.

    […]

    6 May 1944

    Appendix J5

    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- 5114177 Cpl. Fallen, R.

    Intention: To rejoin own unit (22 Beach Rec. Sect. R.E.M.E.) [in Chichester].

    Instructions: You will parade outside Company Office at 0900 hours 8 May 44.

    […]

    8 May 1944.
     
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  3. Tom OBrien

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    Appendix J6

    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- Lieut. R. George i/c Party
    T/35829 Cpl. Gaskin R. T/288071 Dvr. Cole T.H.
    T/31740 Cpl. Stanley R. T/222829 Dvr. Parsons D.W.
    T/83618 Dvr. Clark R.C. T/10680106 Dvr. Pithen H.B.
    T/229165 Dvr. Draper T/10679088 Dvr. Malling T.
    T/67913 Dvr. Pike T/50377 Dvr. Charnook T.
    T/67624 Dvr. Ellis A.
    T/10697086 Dvr. Carey A.T. T/98656 Dvr. Davies R.G.

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to GLASGOW.

    Instructions: You [will] collect from Alexanders ltd, Clyde Saw mills, Renfrew Road, Shieldhall, Govan, Glasgow (Telephone 1180 Govan) 10 x DUKWs on 9 May 44. You will check oil levels in engine, axles and gearboxes. You will ensure that air compressors are disconnected before starting up. On completion you will return to TOWYN calling at 7 V.R.D. Eukin Glen, Thornlibank, Glasgow for documentation.

    […]

    8 May 1944


    Appendix J7
    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- Captain J.T. Smaill i/c Party.
    T/91061 Sgt. Remmings F. T/847652 Dvr. Brockers G.
    T/91401 Cpl. Hall M.E. T/207984 Dvr. Simmons J.L.
    T/67815 L/Cpl. Carroll W.A. T/238888 Dvr. Rutterford
    T/222014 Dvr. Way R.J. T/99974 Dvr. Hodgkiss
    T/218655 Dvr. Wood W.W. T/3055500 Dvr. Gourlay J.G.H.
    T/135482 Dvr. Bastick H. T/72534 Dvr. Heath
    T/220213 Dvr. Carbie W. T/124253 Dvr. Davies R.J.
    T/229161 Dvr. Holland F.E. T/68768 Dvr. Rose A.R.
    T/67450 Dvr. Walsh R.F. T/2980284 Dvr. Lees T.

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to LIVERPOOL.

    Instructions: You will collect from Pearsons Ltd., Milner Safe Deposit, Smithdown Lane, Liverpool (Telephone Liverpool Royal 5928) 15 x DUKWs on 11 May 1944. You will check oil levels in engine, axles and gearboxes. You will ensure that air compressors are disconnected before starting up. On completion you will return to TOWYN calling at 59 V.R.D., Liverhulme School, Thornton Hough, Wirrall (Telephone Thornton Hough 316).

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    10 May 1944

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    Appendix J8
    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- Captain F.R. Bavin i/c Party.
    T/401610 Cpl. Davidson D. T/91672 Dvr. Broomfield, S.
    T/229167 Dvr. Eddison, E. T/90642 Dvr. Pemberton, G.
    T/149390 Dvr. Woodfine, T. T.10687577 Dvr. Wilton, F.
    T/188680 Dvr. Stevens, F. T/55674 Dvr. Rumbolt, L.G.

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to CARDIFF.

    Instructions: You will collect from Nash & Co., Andrews Rd., Llandas North, Cardiff, 6 x DUKWs on 12 May 1944. You will check oil levels in engine, axles and gearboxes. You will ensure that air compressors are disconnected before starting up. On completion you will return to TOWYN via 61 V.R.D., Cranmoor House, Malmesbury, Wiltshire.

    […]

    [?] May 1944

    Appendix J9
    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- Lieut. H. Whiteside i/c Party.
    T/50899 Cpl. Cross, G. T/141040 Dvr. Taylor, A.
    T/3649804 Cpl. Dyas, J.P. T/218427 Dvr. Taylor, A.
    T/70645 L/Cpl. Arocett, S. T/221041 Dvr. Johnson
    T/87457 Dvr. Wyatt T/140332 Dvr. Jones J.
    T/157926 Dvr. Tilley T/67815 L/Cpl. Carroll.
    T/172957 Dvr. Thomas T/197507 Dvr. Young.

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to LIVERPOOL.

    Instructions: You will collect from Pearsons Ltd., Milner Safe Deposit, Smithdown Lane, Liverpool (Telephone Liverpool Royal 5928) 10 x DUKWs on 13 May 1944. You will check oil levels in engine, axles and gearboxes. You will ensure that air compressors are disconnected before starting up. On completion you will return to TOWYN calling at 59 V.R.D., Liverhulme School, Thornton Hough, Wirrall (Telephone Thornton Hough 316).

    […]

    12 May 1944

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    Appendix J10
    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- Lieut. R. Clucas, R. i/c Party
    T/222876 L/Cpl Beech, E.J. T/154394 Dvr. Ainsworth, H.
    T/221225 Dvr. Breakwell, C.M. T/221269 Dvr. Hines, F.G.
    T/221315 Dvr. King, F. T/116692 Dvr. Parkinson, W.
    T/207995 Dvr. Stanley, J. T/111414 Dvr. Whitehead, A.
    T/104727 Dvr. Calder, J.G. T/221317 Dvr. Laughton, C.
    T/822758 Dvr. Atkinson, A.

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to 60 V.R.D., Shrewsbury By Pass, on 13.5.44.

    Instructions: You will collect from 60 V.R.D., 1 x Ford Heavy Utility W.O.A2, Release Number SPB/963 and 10 x Bedford 3 Ton vehicles, release number SPB/965. You will check all 412 equipment and oil levels in engine, axles and gearboxes.

    […]

    12 May 44

    Appendix J11
    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- T/111757 Sgt. Aston D. i/c party
    T/88796 L/Cpl. Suker R. T/14664545 Dvr. Corbishley W.
    T/14426358 Dvr. Myles D. T/14425677 Dvr. Abbott W.
    T/14665178 Dvr. Nixon S.P.

    Vehicles:- Dvrs. i/c T/154394 Dvr. Ainsworth H.
    T/222758 Dvr. Atkinson A.
    T/221225 Dvr. Breakwell C.
    T/221269 Dvr. Hines
    T/116692 Dvr. Parkinson W.

    Intention: To proceed from Towyn to Beckworth, Welshpool.

    Instructions; You will collect 32 M/Cycles (Ariels) for this unit from 49 V.R.D., Oaklands, Beckworth, Welshpool, Release No. 495/Mob, load them carefully on 5 x 3 Ton vehicles. You will check all 412 equipment.

    […]

    13 May 1944.

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    Appendix J12
    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- T/144313 Sgt. Royans i/c Party
    T/2881391 Dvr. Forsyth J. T/126133 Dvr. Wild, W.
    T/14425520 Dvr. Ross E.A. T/14431362 Dvr. O’Connor R.N.
    T/222828 Dvr. Oddy G.N.

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to CHURCH STRETTON.

    Instructions: You will collect from 55 V.R.D. Church Stretton, 5 x 15 cwt Bedford W/Tankers Release No. CMF/666, on Sunday 14 May 44. You will check all 412 equipment and oil levels in engines, axles and gear boxes.

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    13 May 1944

    Appendix J13
    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- T/92085 Sgt. Brown C. i/c Party
    T/222014 L/Cpl. Way R. T/72534 Dvr. Heath, S.
    T/220213 Dvr. Carbie, W. T/45443 Dvr. Keenor, A.
    T/2980284 Pte Lees, T.

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to GOOLE, Nr. Hull.

    Instructions: You will collect from Smithson’s Garage, Bellgravia, Goole Nr Hull 3 x DUKWs for this unit on May 15th 44. You will check oil level, in engine, axles and gearboxes. You will ensure that air compressors are disconnected before starting up. On completion you will return to TOWYN, calling at V.R.D. Aberford, Nr. Leeds for documentation.

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    14 May 1944.

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    Appendix J14
    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- Lieut. M.M. Walker i/c Party
    T/215346 Cpl. McCracken T/30555500 Dvr. Gourlay J.
    T/10679704 Dvr. Parrott R. T/175369 Dvr. Brown J.W.
    T/173364 Dvr. Cooper H. T/87437 Dvr. Wyatt J.H.
    T/91561 L/Cpl. Whyte J.B. T/840114 Dvr. Priestley S.
    T/64437 Dvr. Hopkins G. T/99974 Dvr. Hodgkiss D.
    T/55674 Pte. Rumbolt, G.

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to EDINBURGH.

    Instructions: You will collect from Alexanders Ltd, 66 City Road, Edinburgh, 8 x DUKWs for this unit on 16th May 1944. You will check oil level in engine, axles and gearboxes. You will ensure that air compressors are disconnected before starting up. On completion you will return to TOWYN calling at 7 V.R.D. Rouken Glen, Glasgow for documentation.

    […]

    15 May 1944.

    Appendix J15
    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- Major R.H. Wilson R.A.S.C.
    T/222876 L/Cpl. Beech, K.

    Movement: Proceeding from TOWYN, N. Wales to H.Q., No. 4 Beach Group.

    […]

    15 May 1944
     
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    Appendix J16

    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- Lieut H. Whiteside i/c Party
    T/104076 Cpl. Puckett L.V. T/45443 Dvr. Keenor A.
    T/91401 Cpl. Hall E.E. T/840114 Dvr. Priestley S.
    T/3649804 Cpl. Dyas P. T/10679704 Dvr. Parrott S.
    T/67450 Dvr. Walsh R. T/238888 Dvr. Rutterford W.
    T/221041 Dvr. Johnson J. T/2054380 Dvr. Simmons J.
    T/99974 Dvr. Hodgkiss G. T/5116978 Dvr. Taylor J.
    T/3055500 Dvr. Gourlay J. T/141040 Dvr. Taylor A.
    T/133114 Dvr. Hutchinson E. T/157926 Dvr. Tilley J.
    T/64437 Dvr. Hopkins G. T/140332 Dvr. Jones R.W.J.
    T/218865 Dvr. Peaker G. T/98656 Pte. Davies R.

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to THORNTON HOUGH, WIRRALL, CHESHIRE.

    Instructions: You will collect 17 x DUKWs for this unit from 59 V.R.D., Leverhulme Estate, Thornton Hough, Wirrall, Cheshire (Release No. 4/GP/24/LYH/1) on 20 May 1944. You will check oil level in engines, gear boxes and axles. You will ensure that air compressors are disconnected before starting up. On completion you will return to unit location.

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    19 May 1944

    Appendix J17
    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- T/50839 Cpl. Cross i/c Party
    T/110599 Dvr. Browning L.A.W.

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to NEWPORT, SALOP.

    Instructions; You will collect 1 DUKW for this unit from 5 V.R.D., Aqualate Park, Newport, Shropshire, on Saturday 20 May 1944. You will check oil level in engine, axles and gearboxes. You will ensure that air compressor is disconnected before starting up. On completion you will return immediately to TOWYN. Release No. 4/GP/24/AQU/48.

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    19 May 1944

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    Appendix J18
    Movement Order
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- Lieut. R. Clucas i/c party
    T/91061 Sgt. Hemmings, F. T/10672597 Dvr. Spencer H.
    T/165918 Dvr. Cutler F. T/158735 Dvr. Taylor H.
    T/6976211 Dvr. Duggan J. T/249329 Dvr. Wood P.
    T/231365 Dvr. Gee, O. T/172543 Dvr. Heath S.F.
    T/10673082 Dvr. Montgomery A. T/197507 Dvr. Young
    T/233326 Dvr. Murphy A. T/278640 Dvr. Barnes
    T/14665014 Dvr. Price A.E.

    Intention: To proceed with advance party from TOWYN to SOUTHEND ON SEA.

    Instructions: You will proceed to Southend on Sea with Advance Party at 1400 hours 19 May 1944. You will take over billets etc., draw accommodation stores and blankets and have ready for unit moving in. All men must be warned by you personally that the location must under circumstances be disclosed to anyone and all mail must be censored. New address of unit will be 50 Company R.A.S.C. c/o A.P.O. England. Telephone me immediately on arrival at new location.

    Movement: A 3 Ton vehicle will be detailed to convey your party.

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    19 May 1944.

    Appendix J19
    Movement Order No. 13.
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- T/88673 Sgt. Henderson i/c Party
    T/97202 Pte. Tombe R.
    T/10663434 Dvr. Mayhew D.

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to LOUGHBOROUGH.

    Instructions: You will collect from Stanford Park Nr. Loughborough (Map Ref:- O.S. 1 inch Sheet 63 Leicester) 2 type M machinery lorries W.D. Nos. 4937512, 4937433. Copy of authority attached. You will check all 412 equipment, oil levels in engine, axles and gearboxes. On completion you will return to unit immediately.

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    19 May 1944

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    Appendix J20
    Movement Order No. 14
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- T/91009 Cpl. McIntosh B.D.
    T/60312 Dvr. Plester A.E.

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to CHESTER.

    Instructions: You will proceed to Chester to procure a 600 x 16 S.T. Tyre, required very urgently for operational duties. You will call at Welshpool and Shrewsbury to procure from any R.A.S.C. units or V.R.D. on your way.

    Movement: A vehicle will be detailed to convoy you to your destination, but it is imperative that you return with tyre tonight 20.5.44.

    […]

    20 May 1944.

    Appendix J21
    Movement Order No. 15
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- Captain J.T. Smaill i/c Party.
    T/112901 Cpl. Jones T. T/68768 Dvr. Rose A.
    T/215346 Cpl. McCracken T/87437 Dvr. Wyatt.
    T/14707838 L/Cpl. Sanders T/49837 L/Cpl. Bainbridge E.
    T/50820 L/Cpl. Fennel J. T/49928 L/Cpl. Bainbridge G.
    T/222758 Dvr. Atkinson T/221055 L/Cpl. Mills
    T/273975 Dvr. Brown, N. T/99166 L/Cpl. Pope
    T/167161 Dvr. Horton C. T/176932 L/Cpl. Titt D.C.W.
    T/172604 Dvr. Kirton T/91561 L/Cpl. Whyte J.B.
    T/116692 Dvr Parkinson W. T/98051 L/Cpl. Walsh
    T/6459773 Dvr. Turnbull G.W. T/288079 Dvr. Day
    T/111414 Dvr. Whitehead A. T/3536513 Dvr. Drury
    T/188719 Dvr. Eaton T/192535 Dvr. Gardiner

    Intention: To proceed from TOWYN to BOXFORD COMMON, Nr Newbury and Hounslow.

    Instructions: You will proceed from TOWYN to 25 A.F.O.D., Boxford Common, Nr. Newbury and collect for this unit the following:-

    SER 4 2 x 15 Cwt Water Trucks (Release No. DXC 237)
    SER 6 2 x 3 Ton Breakdown (Release No. DXC 233)

    On completion of drawing the above vehicles you will proceed to 69 V.R.D., Wickenham Hall, Hounslow and collect for this unit the following:

    SER 1 7/to replace 2 Str. (Release No. MIC 396)
    SER 2 One 4 x 4 4 Str. (Release No. MIC 397)
    SER 3 Truck 15 Cwt GS 6 (Release No. MIC 398)
    SER 11 4 x 3 Ton 6 x 4 Stores lorry (Release No. MIC 400)

    You will check all 412 equipment and oil levels in engine, axles and gearboxes. On completion you will proceed to new location at Southend on Sea. Your convoy will not be taken through London.

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    20 May 1944

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    Appendix J22
    Movement Order No. 16
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- T/144313 Sgt. Royans i/c party
    T/208813 Dvr. Goff. T/177090 Dvr. Harris S.E.
    T/126133 Dvr. Wild W. T/175131 Dvr. Gilmour D.
    T/14710555 Dvr. Peel J. T/14710549 Dvr. Mallett E.

    Intention: To proceed from Towyn to Ingestrie Park, Stafford.

    Instructions: You will collect from 27 V.R.D. Ingestrie Park, Stafford 7 x 15 Cwt trucks for this unit on 21.5.44 (Authority 0 4/GI/29/ING/60). You will check all 412 equipment, oil levels in engines, axles and gearboxes. On completion you will return to this unit so as to arrive at the very latest on Sunday evening.

    […]

    20 May 1944

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    Appendix J23
    Movement Order No. 20
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Information: Company will move by road from TOWYN at 0700 hours on 22 May 1944 arriving at Southend on Sea on 23rd May 1944. Night of 22/23rd will be staged at Lutterworth. Hot meal will be provided on arrival. All vehicles will be refuelled before move on morning of 22nd.
    Convoy No. MAY/W/157.

    Administration: O.i/c Advance Party to leave at 0500 hours 22nd will be Lieut. S.M. Walker.
    O.C. Convoy:- Major R.H. Wilson
    Convoy Leader:- Captain F.R. Bavin
    NCO i/c Rear Party:- CQMS Poppleton

    Order of March: H.Q. & W/Shop Lorries
    ‘C’ Platoon.
    ‘A’ Platoon.
    ‘B’ Platoon.
    W/Shop B/Down Party.

    […]

    4 Officers.
    386 O.Rs.
    105 Vehicles.
    32 M/Cycles.

    […]

    [21] May 1944

    Appendix J24
    Movement Order No. 17
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- Captain F.W.H. Brookes i/c Party.
    T/111757 Sgt. Aston D. T/99971 Dvr. Hall B.
    T/67951 Pte. Joyce. T/197613 Dvr. Welbourne.
    T/6210584 Dvr. Martin L.V. T/14707835 Dvr. Rolstone.
    T/60312 Dvr. Plester A.E.

    Intention: To proceed to Ordnance Depots (Weedon and Bicester) and any other Depots to collect stores for this unit.

    Instructions: You will collect 1 Ton 12 Cwts of stores from Section UC, Building C9, Bicester. You will also collect from Bicester, Jerry Cans as per indent approved by ADOS, Mid West District. You will ascertain from Ordnance Officers’ at Weedon and Bicester all information possible in regard to G.1098 and G.1098-36 equipment that they may have in hand for this unit. Also any information that can be obtained in regard to FAMTO’s and spares for DUKWs. You will advise Ordnance Depots (Weedon and Bicester) that any further goods that are expected for us by the 24.5.44, should be held and that T/4440342 C.Q.M.S. Poppleton T of this unit will be calling on them on that day to collect.

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    20 May 1944

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    Appendix J25
    Movement Order No. 18
    By
    Major R.H. Wilson

    Commanding No. 50 Company R.A.S.C.

    Personnel:- Lieut. F.W. Walker i/c Party.
    5828014 Sgt. Kirk A. T/14665342 Dvr. Perry E.
    T/216205 L/Sgt. Ashbridge D. T/14706855 Dvr. Jenkins C.
    T/192978 Cpl. Miller T/14705209 Dvr. Jones W.E.
    T/4125069 Cpl. Carter. T/14387549 Dvr. Jones E.R.
    222873 Pte. Miles T. T/35050 Dvr. Weller.
    42665 Pte. Prytharch B. T/253059 Dvr. Wingate F.
    97801800 Pte. Woodhams. T/15555576 Dvr. Alton E.
    229459 Pte. Parkinson T. T/1707333 Dvr. Burford A.E.
    97118 Pte. Beresford. T/221315 Dvr. King F.
    T/14425577 Dvr. Abbott W. T/221225 Dvr. Breakwell.
    T/14669319 Dvr. Bartlett J. T/188408 Dvr. Forster C.F.
    T/14664545 Dvr. Corbishley W.
    T/195054 Dvr. Jarrett F.
    T/14427853 Dvr. Jones J.D.
    T/14426358 Dvr. Myles D.
    T/14665178 Dvr. Nixon S.P.

    Intention: To proceed as Advance Party to Transit Camp at Lutterworth.

    […]

    21 May 1944
     

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