16/5th Lancers

Discussion in 'RAC & RTR' started by Simon165, May 31, 2021.

  1. Wurzel tree

    Wurzel tree Member

    Ah ok, I hadn't realised you were. I'm meeting one of my uncles today and will see if he has any other pointers to help me when looking and to arrange a date to visit the museum also. Thanks for showing an interest Simon.
     
  2. Simon165

    Simon165 Member

    I do a lot for my Regiments History, but sadly part two orders were lost or thrown away, so no names will be available that way, unless Regimental HQ has them and not told the Regiments Archivists!!! Sadly that name does not show in Squadron orders, These usually only mentioned KIA or WIA, I have to look through Soldier On to see if he is mentioned there, but that name does not show in other Veteran accounts. I would phone and ask the museum what it holds, rather than a visit, may save time.
     
  3. Wurzel tree

    Wurzel tree Member

    Thanks Simon, my primary reason for going to the museum was to get hold of a copy of the war diary but i'd also like a look round all the same. I'm also thinking of visiting Stoke at some point as there may be some clues amongst the various photos and other assorted documents they hold there (pot luck i accept but you never know). If i can get that stroke of luck and pin him down to a particular squadron then it will really help understand his journey through Italy but I don't hold out all that much hope.

    I've also read Soldier On which was really enjoyable, again no mention of my granddad but that would have been pretty lucky to be honest.
     
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  4. snapper35

    snapper35 Active Member

    Hi Simon

    Wrong war, but my great grandfather was in the 16th from 1905 until he was invalided out after being wounded on 13th September 1914 at Ciry-Salsogne. If I can be of any help to the archive please give me a shout.
    Regards
    Mark
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  5. Simon165

    Simon165 Member

    Many Thanks Mark, I've passed your name and details to our archivist in Stoke, to contact you, Simon
     
  6. snapper35

    snapper35 Active Member

    Thanks Simon, I look forward to hearing from them. He was ARP in WW2. A proud Old Contemptible. L/5493 Sgt Frederick Charles Crame, D Squadron. Scout & Riding Instructor. Taught Gough's daughter to ride incidentally.
     
  7. Gary Tankard

    Gary Tankard Well-Known Member

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  9. minden1759

    minden1759 Senior Member

    I tipped my hat to Lt Col Loveday and Maj Gill only yesterday in the Cassino CWGC cemetery.

    Frank
     
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  10. AntonHack

    AntonHack Member

    How did you get on? My father was also in the 16th/5th Lancers, in B Echelon, and I read 'Soldier On' with similar hopes to you, but alas. It certainly helped with a lot of other details and filled in some gaps for me though. I also have two other recommended books which feature the 16th/5th - Mailed Fist (Ken Ford) and Death or Glory (Kevin Shannon)
     
  11. Nicholas bull

    Nicholas bull New Member

    Is the rest of this war diary available, and if so where can I find it? My grandfather Lt. P.C.Bull is mentioned and I’m trying to work out what he did in the war.
     
  12. minden1759

    minden1759 Senior Member

    Nicholas.

    He gets a mention in the Nominal Roll of the Regimental History.

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    Regards

    Frank
     
  13. minden1759

    minden1759 Senior Member

    Nicholas.

    If you want the WDs then you need to get in touch with Gary Tankard on this site. He goes to the National Archives all the time.

    Regards

    Frank
     
  14. Nicholas bull

    Nicholas bull New Member

    Than you for the lead, I will get in contact with him. He stayed in the army for quite a while and was CO from 61-64
     

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