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  1. Rob Crane
    Thread

    CTC Middle East

    There's not a whole lot written online about the Combined Training Centre in the Middle East, which was based at Kabrit/Kabret/Kibrit between the...
    Thread by: Rob Crane, Jan 25, 2026, 3 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
  2. SOPHIE123E
    Thread

    Deciphering Grandads records - S/54912 Jack BAYLEY, RASC

    Hi My grandfather passed away a few years ago now and my dad never knew any details of his time during the war. We have his service record and...
    Thread by: SOPHIE123E, May 6, 2025, 6 replies, in forum: Service Records
  3. KTP Research
    Thread

    “C” coy No 3 (H) DBRE - understanding RE military record

    Hi, I have my grandfathers military record and have lots of abbreviations etc that I do not understand. Would anyone be able to help direct me...
    Thread by: KTP Research, Apr 29, 2025, 13 replies, in forum: Service Records
  4. Rustiman
    Thread

    (possibly 237460) Christian John Fouche Brummer: South African POW

    Good morning all, I am trying to track down some information relating to my grandfather. I don't have much to go as he passed away when I was...
    Thread by: Rustiman, Apr 8, 2025, 13 replies, in forum: South African
  5. GP99
    Thread

    858382 Gunner Archibald Frederick VOUSDEN, 3rd Medium Regiment R.A: 11/06/1943

    Hello, Can anyone help me find out some information about a relative who served with 3rd Medium Regt R.A. He is Gnr 858382, Archibald Vousden,...
    Thread by: GP99, Mar 30, 2025, 5 replies, in forum: Royal Artillery
  6. Teddy Edward
    Thread

    5619232 Edward Percy PARRIS, B Coy, 10th Btn Parachute Regiment

    Hi there, I’m new to the forum and after some advice please. I’m researching my Grandad who served with B Coy 10th Btn Parachute regiment and was...
    Thread by: Teddy Edward, Mar 29, 2025, 33 replies, in forum: Searching for Someone & Military Genealogy
  7. Tullybrone
    Thread

    2nd Battalion Scots Guards Officers - Photo - Kasr El Nil Barracks, Cairo, Egypt April 1940

    I came across this photo in the forum Gallery section today. Don’t think it’s been posted on the open forum previously. Lt Hugh Joseph Stirling...
    Thread by: Tullybrone, Mar 19, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: The Brigade of Guards
  8. K.Rooney
    Thread

    Regiment in Middle East

    Regiment consisting of Scottish conscripts likely in Middle East (see image). On the right with the hat is my uncle James Rooney (Bellshill,...
    Thread by: K.Rooney, Mar 16, 2025, 7 replies, in forum: Postwar
  9. LMS1001
    Thread

    7596765 Craftsman George Stanley MITCHELL, REME: 14/11/1941, SS Scillin - Research help please

    Hi everyone I mentioned on the other thread. My Dad's sadly passed away and his best friend Dave Mitchell (83) has become a dear friend of mine....
    Thread by: LMS1001, Mar 15, 2025, 30 replies, in forum: Searching for Someone & Military Genealogy
  10. Val Hawley
    Thread

    Home Leave

    Hi everyone - I’m a newby so forgive me if I mis-speak at all. I am trying to find out dates of home leave for my father who served in Egypt,...
    Thread by: Val Hawley, Mar 5, 2025, 11 replies, in forum: Searching for Someone & Military Genealogy
  11. Maggie Boswell
    Thread

    248567 Captain John Edward NEEDHAM, Intelligence Corps

    I have compiled a list of abbreviations found in my father's Service Record (he was in the Intelligence Corps, in the British Army, during WWII);...
    Thread by: Maggie Boswell, Jan 28, 2025, 6 replies, in forum: Searching for Someone & Military Genealogy
  12. AlanOb
    Thread

    Ch/X William O'Sullivan RM

    Hi Everyone, I'm looking for a little help if possible. I've recently received my FiL service record and have been trying to piece together the...
    Thread by: AlanOb, Jan 27, 2025, 76 replies, in forum: Commandos & Royal Marines
  13. freya.sinc
    Thread

    My grandfather - 2378234 Jack Dunnett, Royal Corps of Signals

    Hello, I have been searching for more information on my grandfather, Jack Dunnett, who served with the Royal Signals in Egypt, from roughly...
    Thread by: freya.sinc, Jan 17, 2025, 3 replies, in forum: Royal Signals
  14. TFairhurst
    Thread

    7915539 Cpl Ewart BLACKWELL, 45th RTR (Leeds Rifles): 26/10/1942 - looking for photos

    Remembering Today Casualty Details | CWGC Name: O'KEEFFE, EDWARD JOSEPH Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Trooper Regiment/Service: Royal Tank...
    Thread by: TFairhurst, Jan 13, 2025, 4 replies, in forum: RAC & RTR
  15. Kristy
    Media

    Lt Hugh Joseph Stirling and Sir Iain Tennant

    Photograph from our collection , 2nd Bt Scots Guards at Kasr El Nil April 1940 shows Sir Iain Tennant next to Lt Stirling, could this be SAS David...
    Uploaded by: Kristy, Jan 5, 2025, 2 comments, in category: General
  16. Tony258
    Thread

    Typical Tank Regiment Structure

    I am looking at the 45th RTR history in Egypt on behalf of my partner and i am struggling to be certain of the Regiments size and structure. I do...
    Thread by: Tony258, Jan 4, 2025, 8 replies, in forum: RAC & RTR
  17. Lucy dF
    Thread

    Help deciphering a service record which references Special Raiding Squadron in June 1943

    I am attaching the Service and Casualty Form of my Great Uncle called Alan Dixon Buchanan (also known as Dick). He enlisted in 1927 aged 14. He...
    Thread by: Lucy dF, Jan 2, 2025, 11 replies, in forum: Service Records
  18. cashey
    Thread

    Visiting El Alamein British War Cemetery

    Hello we are visting the British War Cemetary at El Alaamein in May next year (2025) from Australia. We have a 1st Cousin buried in the Cemetary...
    Thread by: cashey, Dec 29, 2024, 4 replies, in forum: War Cemeteries & War Memorial Research
  19. brithm
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    860990 Sgt. Daniel C. Dewar, Royal Artillery, MiD (Italy)

    Sgt. Daniel Campbell Dewar, Royal Artillery, MiD Italy Service No.: 860990 Award: Mentioned in Despatches...
    Thread by: brithm, Nov 24, 2024, 0 replies, in forum: Royal Artillery
  20. Ricardo Shack
    Thread

    7885543 Cpl John GRAVES, C Squadron 8th Royal Tank Regiment: DOW 17/12/41

    Seeking information about Cpl John Graves 7885543 KIA 17/12/41 N. Africa. He was tank commander in Hector, Valentine....
    Thread by: Ricardo Shack, Nov 17, 2024, 19 replies, in forum: RAC & RTR
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