Anyone require War Diaries or other files from the National Archives?

Discussion in 'For Sale & For Trade' started by Drew5233, Mar 8, 2011.

  1. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Cheers Scott.

    Ref the inquiries above just send me a private message to discuss further.

    Cheers
    Andy
     
  2. timuk

    timuk Well-Known Member

    Thanks to Andy for again providing a quick and efficient service.
    Tim
     
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  3. david48

    david48 Member

    Andy supplied all that I asked for ( 242 coy. armoured div. trps RASC) and delivered them on the dates that he said he would .I will certainly be using his service again in the future. Thank you Andy
     
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  4. Ian Chadwick

    Ian Chadwick Member

    Over the course of a short few weeks Andrew has copied the entire WW2 War Diaries for the 56th Anti Tank Regt RA, really quick service at a very reasonable cost. I would highly recommend his services if anyone is considering obtaining copies of war diaries.
    Many thanks Andrew, your assistance is very much appreciated.
    Ian
     
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  5. wibs12

    wibs12 Well-Known Member

    Brilliant help from Andy; had 4 different WD's from him 3yrs or so ago. Unfortunately, I'd lost one of the diaries with poor admin (!)..... contacted Andy who had taken a back up of the files and sent them over within 24 hours and with no charge. Superb stuff, much appreciated!
     
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  6. CornwallPhil

    CornwallPhil Senior Member

    Just to say if anyone is thinking about using Andy's service, do it. I have found it to be fast, professional and a lot cheaper than me taking a 2 day trip to get them myself. Thoroughly recommended.
     
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  7. 379/101 HAA

    379/101 HAA Ubique

    Hi Andy,

    Just an enquiry regarding Kew.

    You copied some files for me a while back and I need just one small file copying and wondered when you were going again?

    Thanks,

    John
     
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  8. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Just drop me a private message John.
     
  9. 379/101 HAA

    379/101 HAA Ubique

    Sent, I think?
     
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  10. david48

    david48 Member

    HI ANDY,could you get me a quote for war diary WO166/ 6490 1942 JAN.--NOV. (home)
     
  11. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Sent you a message and many thanks :)
     
  12. SteveDee

    SteveDee Well-Known Member

    Many thanks Andy for providing me with extracts from the 59th (the Essex Regt) HAA RA War Diaries.
    1943 was a particularly interesting period for this regiment as they arrived in North Africa following Operation Torch.
     
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  13. Linton Ferrier

    Linton Ferrier New Member

    Hello Andy

    After reading a thread on the Italy Star Association website I wonder if you could help with possibly providing relevant war diary information regarding My late Grandfather Lieutenant Kenneth Straw served with both the 54th Heavy/Super Heavy Regiment RA from the 27.05.44 to 02.09.45. I applied for a copy of his service record a number of years ago but as so many people have mentioned it doesn’t detail unit movements etc. I don’t have any personal diaries however I have quite a few photos one of which shows him sat on a Jeep with Sgt Vent in Pessaro 1945. I also have a description of a photo from ‘War’ Magazine which mentions No 1 gun of 14 Battery (155mm Long Tom) in action against Chieti south of Pescara. He mentions No.12 and 14 Batteries were equipped with these American 155mm guns while no.11 and 13 had British 7.2 Howitzers. A few years ago I obtained some photos from eBay of 54th Rgt featuring detachments of REME and Signals. It mentions the locations Foligno, Perugia and Ferrara. Ferrara is also mentioned on the back of one of my Gradfathers photos so this ties in. Unfortunately these photos do don’t appear to feature my Grandfather. Any information relating in particularly relating to my Grandfather Lieutenant Kenneth Straw and the movements of 54th Heavy/Super Heavy Regiment would be really appreciated. He also served in the (BEF)France before receiving a Commission and being posted to North Africa. I would also be interested in his service in North Africa and the BEF but the Italian Campaign would be a good starting point? I can provide a copy of his service record as that gives his service dates and the units if required. I understand that there will be a charge for this if you can undertake this research? If you need a copy of his service record please let me know.

    Thank you

    Linton Ferrier
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  14. DUKW crew

    DUKW crew Member

    Hello - rather a long time after your original post. I am also looking for info on 1546 Independent Amphibian Company RASC, as I am in contact with an original member. Were you successful?
     
  15. malcwayland

    malcwayland Active Member

    Just adding my thanks and can confirm that Andy provides a very economical and efficient service - If you're after a War Diary I think you would be rather silly to even try approaching the NA! I've found the images Andy has provided me with for 1st Leicestershires are reasonably high res and perfectly readable, and it would have cost me more just to get to the NA than what I was charged!
    Thank You
     
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  16. danielle delon

    danielle delon New Member

    Dear Andy I am looking for files on HMS Goshawk Piarco trinidad commissioned November 1940 what do you think?
     
  17. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Drop me a PM :)
     
  18. MDarrow

    MDarrow New Member

    Hi Drew,
    I sent you a message in a 'conversation' last week - is this what you mean by a private message? Apologies if I've done it wrong!

    Megan
     
  19. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    I've dropped you a private message :)
     
  20. Charjenks

    Charjenks Member

    Hi, I'm after getting the diary for 14th anti tank regiment for 1944, WO 170/1032 if that's possible? Its for the whole year so I don't if I'm asking a bit much!
    Thanks Charlotte
     

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