Am doing some research for relatives on Cpl David Binch (7884433) of 7RTR. a professional soldier, he fought in France BEF 1940 , was evacuated at Dunkirk, then on to the Middle East and fought there. Captured in June 1942 at Tobruk, he was sent to POW camp PG 82 in Italy, escaped, recaptured, and then sent to Stalag 357 and then X1-D in Germany until liberated. I am trying to piece together for his family the actions he may have fought in. Is it possible to: - trace what squadron he fought in (France and ME)? - thus identify what type of Tank he crewed? (France and ME)? - is there a list of unit/tank crew personnel? There are many excellent works out their describing larger unit engagements/history - but I would like to get at some detail of his actions against the enemy. Have been in touch with the 7 RTR website and RTM at Bovington who were helpful. Have not been to search war diaries at Kew yet. Would welcome any further thoughts/ideas/ suggestions on research sources? TIA - this website is a super resource. Best Regards
UK, British Prisoners of War, 1939-1945 Name: D Binch Rank: Corporal Army Number: 7884433 Regiment: Reconnaissance Corps POW Number: 50026 Camp Type: Stalag Camp Number: 357 Camp Location: Oerbke, Lower Saxony Record Office: Royal Armoured Corps and Reconnaissance Corps Record Office, The Drill Hall, Barnet, Hertfordshire Record Office Number: 3 If the family have not already done so, and it seems they have not, I would suggest they obtain a copy of his service records as this is THE place to start any research of a WW2 soldier - link - Request records of deceased service personnel - GOV.UK TD
Hi TD - Thanks for replying - yes we already have this - and have all the unit level details Cheers TR
