Hi all, I'm Charlotte, and I'm interested in the 14th anti tank regiment in Italy as my Grandpa was a first class layer on a 17 pounder anti tank gun (and despatch rider) at Monte Cassino, (thankfully he'd written this down). I've sent for his army service records and am now trying to work out the abbreviations etc and the dates of different entries on them. Currently reading the book, Monte Cassino, opening the road to Rome by Richard Doherty.
Welcome Firstly post the records on the forum Members will help you decipher them Secondly there are a couple of members on the forum who offer a copy service at a reasonable rate from the National Archives.They would source the war diaries for you Regards Clive
Charlotte. 14 Anti Tank Regiment were part of 4 Infantry Division and fought with them at the Fourth Battle of Monte Cassino in May 44. On arrival on the Cassino front in Apr 44, the Division was initially employed in a holding role in the mountains to the left of Cassino, then in the area in front of Monte Belvedere before being quietly withdrawn to prepare for the start of the Fourth Battle on 11 May 44. 4 Infantry Division then fought up the centre of Italy - Lake Trasimeno, Arezzo and then Florence before being shifted to the coast in readiness for the attack on the Gustav Line at Rimini in Sep 44. They had a major part in the breaking of the Gustav Line in support of the Canadians. After that, they were sent to Greece to fight Communists. Each Infantry Division had its own Anti Tank Regiment so wherever the Division went so did your grandfather. Regards Frank
Thanks for that info. We know he ended up in Rome, and had a weeks leave there as they had been so busy, but we don't think he went to Greece. Nice to have a few more place names to add to his war history.
Hi I have the War Diaries for 14 AT Regt for December 1944 and January 1945. If you want a copy, send me your email address using the forums private conversation tool (inbox). Hope this helps Gus
Charlotte has posted her grandfather’s service records (B1030 in a separate topic here - 14th anti tank regt, 4th British infantry div service records Steve
her are some links to my Regimental web site, they are for 38 Battery that served with 14th Regiment during WW2. battery orbat 1945 test page Forlie airport 1944 Troops ww2 casualties page 1 unknown dates regards - Chris
the CWGC has kindly provided me with a link to all the Casualties serving with the Regiment. RIP Lads. Search Results | CWGC
Charlotte, my name is David Harrison and I came across this forum by accident yesterday. My father was a Lieutenant Counter Mortar Officer who served with the British 12th Brigade from the aftermath of Cassino in late 44 until they were eventually brought home from Greece in late 1945 or possiblty even 1946. As he was a member of the Royal Artillery and a member of the Brigade HQ I can only assume that his scripted regiment was the 14th Anti Tank RA. I have been to Italy and surveyed the various battle areas of Cassino, Coriano, Cessena and Forli. Its a long story but due to an incredible coincidence I got in touch with a headmaster in Foligno where the 12th Brigade were rested before the big move to the east of Italy to Coriano. The headmaster was writing a book with his children relating to the period of occupation during the War. We were able to trace and visit the monastery where my father stayed with the Brigade HQ at the Sassovivo monastery whilst other parts of the Brigade stayed in the environs of Foligno. I also have a book entitled ' The British 12th Infantry Brigade' which was written by an officer of the regiment whilst they were in Greece. If you do read this note please respond to me.
Charlotte, my name is David Harrison and I came across this forum by accident yesterday. My father was a Lieutenant Counter Mortar Officer (Responsible for ranging the various field guns 17/25 pounders during various engagements) who served with the British 12th Brigade from the aftermath of Cassino in late 44 until they were eventually brought home from Greece in late 1945 or possiblty even 1946. As he was a member of the Royal Artillery and a member of the Brigade HQ I can only assume that his scripted regiment was the 14th Anti Tank RA. I have been to Italy and surveyed the various battle areas of Cassino, Coriano, Cessena and Forli. Its a long story but due to an incredible coincidence I got in touch with a headmaster in Foligno where the 12th Brigade were rested before the big move to the east of Italy to Coriano. The headmaster was writing a book with his children relating to the period of occupation during the War. We were able to trace and visit the monastery where my father stayed with the Brigade HQ at the Sassovivo monastery whilst other parts of the Brigade stayed in the environs of Foligno. I also have a book entitled ' The British 12th Infantry Brigade' which was written by an officer of the regiment whilst they were in Greece. If you do read this note please respond to me.
