2nd Fife and Forfar Yeomanry

Hi Richard. Brilliant!!! Tank Delivery Unit - that makes sense and the dates match too. Also thanks to Phaedra, but the Tank Delivery Unit must be what I was after.

Mark

 

Apologies for the delay in responding to you. I’ve actually met a gentleman who was with my Grandfather in the early days of Normandy. Incredible meeting such a brave warrior. Thanks for the note

 

A sparkling presentation by Peter Hart:

 

Geoff is a real gentleman and at 100 years old is one of only two survivors of the 2FFY that I know about.

 

Yes we had the pleasure of chatting to him at his home for 2 hours. His memory and recollection is astonishing. It seems incomprehensible that I was able to speak to someone who served with my Grandfather in the first 6 weeks of the Normandy Campaign. Geoff was a mechanic shoehorned into a role as a Co-driver. His Tp OC, Lt J Darke assigned him to Recce Troop, HQ Coy when he realised he couldn’t drive. Here’s a picture of Geoffrey and my Grandfather, Alex Penman. I’m also trying to locate the unit of Sgt Earnest Duffield. His daughter, now late 70s was told he was FFY, but I cannot see his name in any list of A, B or C Sqn. Are their Order of Battle lists for 1FFY and or 2FFY? Grateful for any help

 

I am researching the liberation of Trenthorst POW camp in early May 45 by 2FFY. Does anyone have the April/May 1945 War Diary, or do one need to go to Kew/National Archives to get them?

Mikkel

 

Would be happy to send them to you. Please send a PM with your email address.

 

I have send you a PM

 

Do you have a photo of your grandfather? We would love to add him to the Roll of Honour of the 11th Armoured Division. So that it will never be forgotten.

Cheers
Billy
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Hi Mikkell
I believe my father (ex Stalag Luft III) was at Trenthorst . I would be interested in the results of your research - particularly if you come across any photos - and would be happy to assist you if you think there is anything I can do. Thanks.

 

do you have any regimental history you could share with me please as trying to trace the steps my great uncle would have taken he was in c squadron

 

yes would also like to find this out please

 

do you have a copy of the image of c sqd football team as my great uncle may be on it Clifford Colley, Thanks

 

That tank is indeed called ‘Dante’. The fifth head from the right (and at the back) is my Grandpa. Robert Haines. He was the tank commander of Dante.