Seeking veterans that served with my grandfather: Sgt. Noel F. STOCKTON, RASC

I am researching for a book about my grandfather. Through his service records and war diaries (thanks Andy) I was able to put together a timelime of his units. I am seeking to contact veterans or families of veterans he may have served with. If you have a family member or know someone that served in the following units during the dates outline, please contact me.

My grandfather is Sgt. Noel F. Stockton and he served in the following:

III Corps, 42nd Division RASC Supply Column, BEF. Sep 3, 1939 - Feb 3, 1941
No.2 RASC Training Battalion. Feb 3, 1941 - May 5, 1941
Depot Company, No.3 RASC Mobilization Centre. May 5, 1941 - June 24, 1941
27th LAA Regt RA RASC Platoon, 8th Army and MEF. June 24, 1941 - Feb 12, 1943
1544th Artillery Platoon RASC (Light), 5th U.S. Army (X Corps), 8th Army, BLA, and BAOR. Feb 12 1943 - Jan 6, 1946

During his time in the RASC he supplied the 42nd East Lancashire Division, 27th LAA Regt RA, 25th LAA Regt RA, 1st Armoured Division, 50th Division, 10 Corps (Nov 3, 1943-Nov 20, 1944), 73rd Med Regt RA (Nov 20, 1944-April 2, 1944), 69th Medium Regiment RA (April 2, 1944-Sep 6, 1945).

Thanks!

 

Chaps,

I notice that this thread has been getting a lot of views. Just wanted to give a quick thanks for having a gander even if you can't assist me.

Cheers,

Tim

 

Hi, I can't specifically assist but offer the following.
There are references to 3rd Mobilisation Centre in my fathers RASC unit war diaries as their source of vehicles and equipment as they built up strength while based in Haselmere Surrey from December 41 onwards, Location is given as Guildford. Can I ask if you have been able to find a diary for the Mob Center?
I would also be interested to know if 27th LAA Regt RA RASC Platoon and 1544 Artillery Platoon are one and the same unit as my father RASC unit was 'renamed' to this latter format in Feb 43. 11th LAA Regt Platoon RASC becoming 1532 Platoon RASC.

 

Hi hutt,

First question: I was actually just in the process of discussing those diaires with Andy. I haven't looked for a diary but was wondering if it would be worth obtaining them. I don't have much knowledge regarding what ecactly took place at the RASC Mob Centres so I might get them just to figure out what my grandfather may have doing there. If we find them I will let you know.

Second question. Yes, the 27th LAA Regt RA, RASC Section formally became the 1544th RASC Platoon on Februaury 12, 1943. It's referenced in the war diaries as changing on that date. I am sure this is what happened with 11th LAA Regt RA, RASC Section and the 1532 RASC Platoon as well. I'd have to double check but I believe the 1532nd was part of X Corps. X Corps was attached to the US 5th Army until April 2, 1944 (or 1945 I have to double check) when they were then attached to the 8th Army. They didn't take part in Operation Husky but did participate in Operation Avalanche. My grandfather was at Tahag Rest Camp from June 1943 until Sept 10, 1943 when he embarked for the Italian campaign. His unit supplied various units of X Corps so I am assuming rather then attach individual RASC sections to each unit as they did in Africa, they had various RASC sections supply the entire corps.

 

hutt,

http://www.cgsc.edu/CARL/nafziger/944UAMC.pdf

I don't see the 1532nd specifically in the Jan 3, 1944 Order of Battle for the US 5th Army (X Corps). However, the 1544th also isn't mentioned but in the war diaries it says they wre under command of the CRASC of X Corps between being placed under command of the CRASC 420 Royal Artillery Company. That company is mentioned.

 

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother; be never so vile.

Although i'm sure 'happy' isn't exactly the most appropriate choice of words, those who haven't served will never completely understand the bond that exists between veterans.

 

Hi Tim.
Not sure if you know this next bit.
I'm researching my grand fathers war service, he was with the 73rd Anti tank.
but the 73rd Med RA which your looking into had one quite famous gunner.
I certain Bob Paisley, very successful manager of Liverpool FC was indeed in the 73rd Med.
Just thought I'd let you know.
chris