I'm not sure if this is the correct forum but I am wondering if anyone can give me the National Archives reference number which might enable me to find the war diaries for the 68 Field Regiment. My father served in it from 1942 to the end of the war and I am particularly interested in the years in which he was in Italy. Many thanks Joan Whyte
Hi Joan, The diaries in question are: WO 169/9492 Dec 1942 - Dec 1943 WO 170/951 Jan - Jun 1944 WO 170/952 Jul - Aug 1944 WO 170/953 Sep- Oct 1944 WO 170/954 Nov - Dec 1944 WO 170/4746 Jan - Apr 1945 WO 170/4747 May - Dec 1945 If you'd like assistance in getting copies of them let me know via PM. Regards, Gary.
Hi Gary Many thanks indeed for this and for the offer to get copies of them for me. I don't live too far from the National Archives so think I will get a reader's ticket and try to look at them myself. If I have problems, I may get back to you. I am really looking forward to seeing them and trying to find out more about what my dad did. He told us a few things but it would be great to know more. Thanks again Joan