Hi everyone, I am in the process of researching information about my Grandfather and his time during WW2. I am working on a project for my Father....
Any information please on Private 14670114 Gerald Arthur Bristow The Hallamshire Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment. Killed in Action near...
Hi I'm looking at the story of my mum's brother, my Uncle Frank who was killed in Camarelle, Saloerno 27 Sept 1943 and trying to trace the...
Hi, I am researching my Grandfather's war service and finally after a long time waiting received his service record, which unfortunately has...
Moved from 1st Bn York and Lancaster Regt to create a separate dedicated thread. This is such a great forum. I too am investigating the 1st...
Has anyone got any information on Lance Corporal 4987357 Joseph Herbert Stone 6th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment killed in action Saturday...
2025384: Stanley Marshall, Pte, 1st Bn, The York Lancashire Regiment was captured on 28 Apr 1940 at OTTAW? Norway. Prison Number: 4922. His...
My father joined the 2nd Battalion York and Lancs in January 1940. I'm researching his path through the war. I know he was in Egypt, Crete, Syria,...
Personal Number: 63639 Rank: Brigadier Name: Francis James Claude PIGGOTT, CBE, DSO, MiD Unit: Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) ; 9 York and...
[ATTACH] 9th Lancers : Defence of the Lamone Bridgehead Italy 1944 (9th December 1944) In order to capture the Italian town of Faenza, the river...
Hi I am looking at Private Stanley Surfleet Peaker 3133231 The York and Lancaster Reg 53rd Indian Brigade Died of wounds 28th July 1944 First...
Personal Number: 6187 Rank: Lieutenant-General Name: Michael George Henry BARKER, CB, DSO, DL, MiD Unit: East Surrey Regiment ; Lincolnshire...
Personal Number: 4407 Rank: Major-General Name: Sir Harry Edward de Robilliard WETHERALL, KBE, CB, DSO, OBE, MC, MiD Unit: Gloucestershire...
Personal Number: 9517 Rank: Major-General Name: George William SYMES, MC*, MiD* Unit: York and Lancaster Regiment London Gazette : 15 June 1915...
I've been trying to identify DEMS gunner casualties with Allied merchant ship losses. I know in the absence of most war dairies it's a thankless...
Looking for the May 1944 Hallamshire Bn (Y & L) war diary. My father was the adjutant but was rushed into hospital for an operation but was back...
Dear Forum, A newbie here I have (well I think I have) filled out my introduction details on the appropriate form when I created my sign in.......
Hi am new to this great info on here and must apologise if I am posting in the wrong place (please excuse a novice ) I Am trying to find any...
Hi I'm wondering can anyone point me in the right direction? I'm researching my grandads service details below: Name: Charles Longstaff Service...
Hi, trying to find out a bit more about what my grandad went through,he didn't talk much about the war, I knew he was in Burma so I've got a few...
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