Hello to everybody, as I already mentioned in other threads related to 3 RTR, I'm starting this thread: a) to trace my Grandfather's movements in...
THE 8TH ARMOURED BRIGADE ENTRAINS AT NEWMARKET TO TRANSFER TO ITS PRE-INVASION ASSEMBLY AREA IN SOUTHERN ENGLAND (PART 3) [Allocated Title] THE...
A place for some book reviews, opinions etc. of "None Had Lances" e.g. (quite an early one, I think, here...)...
A place for some links, and associations with Chippenham Park Camp, near Newmarket, especially, but not only, during WW2. Rm.
My grandfather was a tank commander on a sherman firefly tank with 24th lancers going in on Gold beach d day +1 corperal Ronald Roper (7897123) ,...
A place for some information on the "Regimental HQ" and "HQ" squadron of the 24th Lancers (Various info to add etc.) Regimental HQ Lieutenant...
Another bit of 24th Lancers' history, with thanks to PDR (on here), for this scan of his document. [ATTACH] After the disbandment of the 24th L...
Reg Snowling, 24th Lancers, later 23rd Hussars, has left us: British tank sergeant nicknamed 'Titch' who was 'shortest D-Day hero' dies at 97 |...
There's a line in the 24th L war diary that says: 14/6/43 - The Regiment provided a Squadron of tanks to take part in the Bridlington ”Wings for...
The 24th Lancers war diary for 17th May 1944 has: 17/5/44 Personnel and vehicles to land for operation Overlord on D+1 moved to camp T2 Canning...
Tank Man- Knight I’ve always wanted to be a Knight To feel the Queen’s sword On my shoulder would seem right My grateful country’s award. With...
[ATTACH] I am pondering the title of this one - I think it's of the first official reunion. There's a description in "None Had Lances" on page...
Lightened version of the previous montage
Montage of frames between 03:45 and 03:57 from Roll 1, 31 May 1944 filmed by Sjt GINGER, 5 AFPU (see...
Edit : Looks to have been 4/7 RDG Shermans here: Nr. Bayeux or Tilly Sur Seulles - could anyone help further identify where these Sherman tanks...
In a similar vein to the thread: 24th Lancers - "C" Squadron I've also been collecting some info. on "B" Squadron of the 24th Lancers, as some...
"C" Squadron of the 24th Lancers Nb: There is also a link to some information on "B" Squadron here: 24th Lancers - "B" Squadron "C" Squadron of...
Described in "None Had Lances" - as deep in "the heart of the Yorkshire Countryside" - "a modern dwelling, set among pine trees, on the southern...
I am in touch with Len Beddow , yes him, of the recent Legion of Honour award. He would love it if any relative has a photo of his army mates....
Very nice war diary appendix Drew's dragged out of 49Div GS War Diary. WO171/500 [ATTACH]
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