Hi Everyone, I am researching the Commonwealth on D-Day, and at the minute I am looking at Sword Beach. Could I ask does anyone have the war diaries for the East Yorkshire and South Lancashire, June 1944. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks CWonDDay
They were our infantry mates They belonged to the Eighth brigade that was foremost on SWord. Eighth brigade was first off nearly always. the Suffolks the East Yorks the South Lancs 246 Field Company Royal Engineers. a;;were battalions in the 8th brigade
Hi Sapper, Yeah I've heard of 8th Brigade, but did not know that the East Yorks and South Lancs were part of it. Learn something new everyday! Have you heard of Strongpoint "Sole", that was 1 of the objectives of the East Yorks. Thats why I am trying to find someone with their War Diaries so I can read what happened at Strongpoint "Sole". I noticed you are a veteran. Thank you for all you done. If it wasn't for people like you this world would be a different place. Thank you very much. Thanks CWonDDay P.S This bunker formed part of Strongpoint "Sole", it seems buried. https://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=49.276528,-0.275749&spn=0.000794,0.002064&t=h&z=20 I am not sure if these bunkers were part of Strongpoint "Sole", but they are very close to that other bunker. I think these bunkers may of formed the 'DAMILER' battery. But I could be wrong. https://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=49.27246,-0.268385&spn=0.001589,0.004128&t=h&z=19
Welcome to the forum, CWonDDay. It is the 2nd Bn East Yorkshire Regiment's War Diary that you require... not to be confused with the 5th Bn East Yorksire Regiment, which was an assault battalion on Gold Beach. Have you seen this War Chronicle link: http://www.warchronicle.com/british_3rd_div/regimentals_wwii/2eastyorks_dday.htm ...it mentions 'Sole'. Best, Steve.
Hi Steve, Thank you for welcoming me to the forum. I did not know what battalion had attacked 'Sole', all I knew was that it was the East Yorks, so thanks for telling me what battalion it was. Also thanks for sending me the War Chronicle, I will begin reading right away. Are you interested in the 50th Northumbrian Division? I ask because your photo is of their patch. Thanks CWonDDay
It must be a coincidence ... these two units were asked about only yesterday. http://ww2talk.com/forums/topic/55169-who-landed-at-queen-beach-sword-beach/?p=643905
CWonDDay, I also found this book reference that you may be interested in 'REGIMENTAL HISTORY OF 2ND BATTALION THE EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT (author) William Potter', link: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/publication/14239 Also, if you look in the 'Databases' drop down (above), 'War Diaries and Documents' and then look at the War Diaries section, you will find the 1944 War Diary for Brian's (sapper) 246th Field Coy, RE. There may be more of interest in there for you... Yes, 50th (Northumbrian) Division in WWII is my particular hobby/interest. Family connections in both World Wars, etc. Best, Steve.
Hi Steve, I cant seem to find the Database drop down. IWM have some excellent photos of the Sword Beach area That war chronicle is really helpful, thanks for that. Do you think this could be the Daimler battery mentioned in the report. https://maps.google....004128&t=h&z=19 Thanks CWonDDay
Owen, Re-registered? I am new to the forums. Is it because me and sliben have asked a question bout the East Yorks and South Lancs within 2 days. I promise I am completely new to the forums hoping to expand my knowledge of the Commonwealth on D-Day. Thanks CWonDDay
PM on its way to you. http://www.ww2f.com/topic/54068-hello-everyone/ http://ww2talk.com/forums/user/46001-sliben/
I thought you may have had a Log In problems with your sliben profile as I saw it was marked as 'Validating' earlier. I've reactivated it for you in the admin area.
Not really my area but here's the 2 East Yorks first Standing Order on landing in Normandy. 'Sole' is mentioned as an objective for this battalion.
Hi all, I am searching info about the 5th Bn East Yorkshire Regiment and its landing on D-Day. Possibly the WD but first of all I'd like to know who was its CO on D-Day. Thanks for help.