So soon after obtaining a copy of Grandad1's record I have managed to gain Grandad2's service record. I never got to meet Walter,smoking cutting his life short. On first look I can't make out much at all,if any of you very knowledgeable forum members could get me started I would be most grateful
Sorry Fella, Not my field but l am sure there are many here who can help. The records are really good but what do you know, from your relatives, etc? Post as much as you can and we can then help you with the rest. Regards, Nick
Sorry Fella, Not my field but l am sure there are many here who can help. The records are really good but what do you know, from your relatives, etc? Post as much as you can and we can then help you with the rest. Regards, Nick Thanks Nick Looking at the upload below am I right in thinking he was in 156th Royal Artillery Heavy Anti Aircraft?
If you post the date he joined and finished his service I'll post up the War Diary ref's for the files at TNA for you.
Hello busta, He was 39 years old - nearly 40 - when enlisted on 21 August 1941; and as a Gunner in Heavy Anti-Aircraft, Royal Artillery. He served in the UK from that date, mainly Bradford and Birmingham, until demob and the 'Y' List on 27 October 1945, as a Bomardier. He was excused further service on attaining 45 years of age. His service appears to be: 1) 239 AA 'Z' Bty - Training Depot from 21 August 1941; 2) 185 AA 'Z' Bty - 10AA 'Z' Regiment from 17 September 1941; 3) 223 (M) 'Z' AA Bty - 10AA 'Z' Regiment from 24 July 1943; this was redesignated as 10AA Area (M) Regiment from 15 April 1944; 4) E Bty Depot - 10AA Area on 28 March 1945; 5) CMP - from 29 March 1945 - I think this is a 'Military Police' posting; 6) 156 HQ Provost Company from 29 May 1945; and 7) 'Y' List from 27 October 1945. Hope this helps. Best, Steve.
If you post the date he joined and finished his service I'll post up the War Diary ref's for the files at TNA for you. Hi Drew,I think Steve has answered the question for me Thanks for the translation Steve,hadn't realised he was that age when he enlisted
Hello busta, He served in the UK from that date, mainly Bradford and Birmingham, until demob and the 'Y' List on 27 October 1945, as a Bomardier. Steve. Can anyone make out the other Place of Casualty?
Think Tom had part of it right: Shrivingham Park seems to be the place and his rank was Gunner (Gnr). Mark
Thanks guys,will look into Shrivingham Park Anybody know off diaries for these? 185 AA 'Z' Bty - 10AA 'Z' Regiment from September 1941 to July 1943 223 (M) 'Z' AA Bty - 10AA 'Z' Regiment from July 1943; this was redesignated as 10AA Area (M) Regiment from April 1944 to March 1945
