I am writing a series of articles for an on-line military journal about National Servicemen who served overseas and were awarded the GSM. I would...
I'm writing an article about a National Serviceman who joined the Royal Norfolks in September 1958 ( before the Royal Norfolks became the 1st...
Sad news: Bill Speakman, Altrincham's great war hero and the first person to receive a Victoria Cross from Queen Elizabeth, dies aged 90 -...
Bought a small batch of photographs (for 99p). Sold as 'Gurkha officer's', but I have no special reason for believing that's true. All I have to...
Hi does anyone recognize this regiment?my grandad is in the middle served in the greek rebellion 1946 thats all i know not much togo on any help...
Looking for some help deciphering my granddad's army records. There are so many abbreviations and acronyms that I can't figure out. I'll post the...
Hi Guys. In an earlier post I promised to try and download some of the photos my dad took while a tank driver in 147 and latterly 153 Regiments....
This is depressing and disgusting, but it serves as a useful reminder that veterans are and were men just like the rest of us, and subject to the...
Nice insight...I'd imagine some things hold true for war time crews as well. [IMG] http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25019489 At the height...
Perhaps many have seen this link but what a great tribute to Post WWII periods I was sent this fantastic link last night ~...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22967853 Families of soldiers killed in Iraq can pursue damages against the government, the Supreme Court has...
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Object description: Prime Minister Winston Churchill inspecting a guard of honour of the Scots Guards at British Headquarters, Berlin, soon after...
Hi all, I'm trying to track any info on Harold Hardy Service number 281092... Normandy to Hamburg with the 53rd Welsh Division, 158 Brigade (??)...
If anyone is wondering what the connection is between these 3 separate units the answer is Me. However my point is Can anyone supply a sketch...
Dear DLI Forum, I am in search of any information regarding my Father ( Roy Scarborough ) was in the 1st Battallion of the Durham Light Infantry...
Which battalion(s) of the Irish Guards were in Hamburg at the end of hostilities ?:confused:
Hello, I've recently "discovered" some pics my late Dad took during his time in the REME in Malaya. He was a regular, joined in 1947 and coming...
Hiya all, Does anyone know which port the 1st Glosters would have disembarked in Korea ? November 1950. I've been trying to find information on...
Didn't we have a thread about this? Anyone know where it might be? Seem to recall Shervicks, Fire service Halftracks, and that Matador bus......
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