War diaries of regiments in the 53rd Welsh Division.

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  1. Wapen

    Wapen Well-Known Member

    Cool. There might be some more detail in the war diaries. 71 Bde is WO 171/655: H.Q. | The National Archives
    There are a couple of guys on WW2Talk who might be able to get you copies.
     
    Wapen, Sep 9, 2022
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  2. Julien Woestyn

    Julien Woestyn Member

    Oh that would be great! Thanks ! Here is a photo taken in my village on September 6, 1944... Photos yesterday and today. Source : Mémoires de la société d'histoire de Comines-Warneton et de la région, Tome XVI, p. 525.
     
    Julien Woestyn, Sep 9, 2022
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  3. Julien Woestyn

    Julien Woestyn Member

    Hello AOK4, maybe do you have some info in the War Diaries about Armentières ? Ploegsteert ? Bizet ? Warneton ? Comines ? during the day of 6 September 1944 ? :)
     
    Julien Woestyn, Mar 23, 2023
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  4. pierce09

    pierce09 Member

    anyone have copies of the war diaries for the 1st Manchesters during their time with 53rd Div please?
     
    pierce09, Mar 24, 2023
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  5. Wapen

    Wapen Well-Known Member

    I might have Feb 45. That'll give you an idea of whether they're useful. PM me and I'll have a look when I'm back by my hard drives next week.
     
    Wapen, Mar 24, 2023
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  6. Henry Bond

    Henry Bond Member

    JayneBond
     
    Henry Bond, Nov 3, 2023
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  7. JayneBond

    JayneBond Member

    Hi Guys, my late father in law was in Welch 1/5th B Company until 9th April 1945. I would be very interested in any info. I have ordered some documents too and would happily share once I receive them. Thanks
     
    JayneBond, Nov 4, 2023
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  8. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    More correct to say
    B Company, 1/5th Battalion, Welch Regiment.
     
    Owen, Nov 4, 2023
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  9. JayneBond

    JayneBond Member

    Thanks for the correction. Would you kindly advise me if my research should start B Company or Welch 1/5th? Thank you.
     
    JayneBond, Nov 4, 2023
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  10. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    His Battalion.

    1/5th Welch Regt.

    It's incorrect to say " Welch 1/5th."
     
    Owen, Nov 4, 2023
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  11. Henry Bond

    Henry Bond Member

    Owen, may I remind you as a Veteran myself that not everyone has the military knowledge or terminology such as ourselves. Maybe try helping others instead of constant correction. Maybe you don't understand yourself how forums work but they're typically for research purposes and helping each other. Lets try that considering both of your replies to Jayne were of no help.
     
    Henry Bond, Nov 6, 2023
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  12. Owen

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    I was trying to help her to use the correct terminolgy.
    I do know how forums work as I've been helping to run this place since 2007.
     
    Owen, Nov 6, 2023
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  13. JDKR

    JDKR Member

    If I may, it pays to tread lightly in the forum Henry, especially if you are seeking help. Many will have seen your post to Owen and potentially could decide on the basis of it not to rush to help you. This would not be a good result for you I surmise.
     
    JDKR, Nov 6, 2023
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  14. Henry Bond

    Henry Bond Member

    Just seemed a bit untasteful to be on to someone's case surrounding their knowledge on something so particular, looks like passive bullying. If there are people who are not willing to help and almost bully someone then I am in the wrong forum
     
    Henry Bond, Nov 7, 2023
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  15. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD



    HB -
    Questions were asked and answered. No getting on someone's case, no judgement about their level of knowledge, just help. I see no complaint in the above quote and getting terminology correct will also help with searches.

    You haven't been a member for long, so I suggest you hang around a bit longer, read threads other than this, take note of the glowing referrals from elsewhere on the internet, read the thanks from those who've been helped, mark the patience in helping newcomers (who we all once were) and then form a more balanced opinion. Owen corrected similar errors on my part when I first joined up and I'm still around 15 yrs later. ;)

    Let's please get back on topic now.
     
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    dbf, Nov 7, 2023
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