Hi everyone, Just found the forum when I asked Google what BNAF meant.The answer pointed to this site which appeared very interesting and informative so I joined. I am doing a bit of family history research and have just received my late fathers Army records from WW2. Unfortunately it is full of abbreviations some of which i can't begin to understand. I was hoping that other forum members might be able to help. Here they are then :- Embarked RxFGP Disembarked T of Ops TOS X4 6AN No 1 1 RTD BNAF SOS BNAF to MEF SOS MEF to CMF Enbarked cmf & SOS Disembarked & TOS 21 Army Group NWE Also dates are shown in this format 115/40; 102/40; 19/45 can I take these to mean 11/5/40 etc. Some dates have prefixes XLO. 77/44; B41 & B63 I know it's rather a big ask but I would be most appreciative if anyone could help. Cheers, Chris.
hiya Chris,im dioing family history also,according to the list i have, SOSS:struck of strength,or usual emergency SOS. MEF:mediterranean expeditionary force. hope this is of help,i will have another look later for you Chris. I wish i was luck enough to have service papers,im also having a try at the millitary. regards shelley.x
Embarked R..........? xFGP..........Frigate General Purpose....Sound reasonable? Embarked R.?......Code for a port or one beginning with R CMF = Central Meditteranean Force NWE.........North Western Europe "Disembarked T of Ops TOS X4 6AN No 1 1 RTD BNAF" Disembarked T of Ops.......Theatre of Operations.?? TOS.............Taken on Strength X4................? 6AN...............? Army North No 1 1............? RTD................? RETURNED TO DUTY?? BNAF.............British North Africa Force" Might fill in some of the gaps and most are guesses.
