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78 infantry division

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  1. AndrewC60
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    5th Bn The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regt) 1942 War Diary help

    A few years ago I photographed the War Diary of the 5th Buffs for the early months of the Tunisian campaign and now I discover that I am missing...
    Thread by: AndrewC60, Sep 21, 2026, 0 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
  2. David A
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    Introduction

    just joined, hello everyone I'm researching my grandfather's war record and saw a post on his unit, 217FA with 78th Infantry Division, although...
    Thread by: David A, Apr 8, 2025, 11 replies, in forum: User Introductions
  3. brithm
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    5836648 Rifleman Hugh Chalmers, DCM 2nd Bn London Irish Rifles (Italy)

    [ATTACH] Hull Daily Mail 23rd October 1944 5836648 Rifleman Hugh Chalmers 2nd Bn London Irish Rifles, 38 Irish Brigade, 13 Corps (Stoneferry...
    Thread by: brithm, Jan 17, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: British Army Units - Others
  4. brithm
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    Award Military Cross Lt. J. Ray, 1st Bn Royal Irish Fusiliers (North Africa)

    [ATTACH] North Devon Journal 9th November 1944 Lt. John Ray, 1st Bn Royal Irish Fusiliers, 38 Irish Brigade, 78th Division, 5 Corps Service No:...
    Thread by: brithm, Nov 6, 2024, 0 replies, in forum: British Army Units - Others
  5. Ben Murphy
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    Service records decryption for RASC , 78th Div.

    Hello, my first post here! I am researching the service records of my grandfather-in-law, Basil Hubert Green. I have been sent his records from...
    Thread by: Ben Murphy, Sep 12, 2024, 9 replies, in forum: Service Records
  6. brithm
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    Award Military Medal Sjt. J. Porteus, 8th Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Italy)

    Sjt. James Porteous, 8th Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Service No: 1459046 Award: Military Medal Ref Map ITALY 1:50,000 Sheet 88 - 1...
    Thread by: brithm, Aug 19, 2024, 0 replies, in forum: British Army Units - Others
  7. brithm
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    Award Military Medal Cpl. C.E.H. Holmes, Warwickshire Yeomanry (Italy)

    Award Military Medal Cpl. Cyril Edwin Henry Holmes, A Squadron, Warwickshire Yeomanry , 9th Armoured Brigade, 78th Division, 13 Corps (7893759)...
    Thread by: brithm, Jul 17, 2024, 0 replies, in forum: RAC & RTR
  8. dbf
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    63539 Brigadier Etienne Lionel Heriz SMITH, CBE, MC, 626 Field Squadron, Royal Engineers

    Personal Number: 63539 Rank: Brigadier Name: Etienne Lionel Heriz SMITH, CBE, MC, MiD Unit: 626 Field Squadron, Royal Engineers London Gazette :...
    Thread by: dbf, Apr 21, 2024, 3 replies, in forum: Royal Engineers
  9. Paul Dorrell
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    78th Infantry (Battleaxe) Divn comms during Torch

    Does anyone know if the Royal Corp of Signals personnel attached to 78th Divn HQ were on HMS Bulolo during the landings? Did they handle the army...
    Thread by: Paul Dorrell, Oct 26, 2023, 2 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
  10. Roger Starbuck
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    Info please - 'Jack' John Robert Starbuck (4867171) 78th Div.

    Hello there I'm researching my dad's WWii service. I have his records and service medals and I know he was in signals with the Battleaxe Division...
    Thread by: Roger Starbuck, Oct 3, 2023, 45 replies, in forum: User Introductions
  11. brithm
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    Award Military Medal L/Sjt. A.V. Statham, 6th Bn Royal West Kent Regiment (Italy)

    L/Sjt. Alfred Victor Statham Service No.: 4034743 Unit: 6th Bn Royal West Kent Regiment Award: Military Medal Ref Map ITALY 1/50,000 Sheet 88 -...
    Thread by: brithm, Sep 14, 2023, 0 replies, in forum: British Army Units - Others
  12. Gary Tankard
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    Number of Infantry Companies per Battalion - Italy, September 1943 to March 1944

    I posted this on Twitter but it might be of more use here. I can also add a few more comments. [ATTACH] This is an infographic of the number of...
    Thread by: Gary Tankard, Aug 28, 2023, 23 replies, in forum: Italy
  13. Instructor6
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    OPERATION SWEEP April 1943

    This month we see the 80th anniversary of the final battles to capture Tunis and defeat the Axis forces in Tunisia and specifically of the...
    Thread by: Instructor6, Apr 12, 2023, 11 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
  14. brithm
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    Award DSO 26306 Major Robert Stephen Crossley FLETCHER, 138 Field Regiment RA (North Africa)

    Award Distinguished Service Order Major Robert Stephen Crossley Fletcher, 360 Battery 138 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, 36 Infantry Brigade, 78...
    Thread by: brithm, Feb 24, 2023, 0 replies, in forum: Royal Artillery
  15. brithm
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    Award Military Medal Fus. Sydney COLTHORPE, 2 Lancashire Fusiliers (Escape & Evaders, Italy)

    ESCAPES FROM CAMP 53 (MACERATA), ITALY (1) After the Armistice with Italy, P/W in this camp were ordered by the Italian Commandant and the Senior...
    Thread by: brithm, Jan 9, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: Prisoners of War
  16. brithm
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    Award Military Medal Pte. F. Welsh, 2nd Parachute Battalion

    Award Military Medal Pte. Francis Welsh, 2nd Parachute Battalion (2885157) taken prisoner Arnhem For gallantry and devotion to duty. After an...
    Thread by: brithm, Jan 4, 2023, 0 replies, in forum: Airborne
  17. dbf
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    129657 Major Fred (Fareed) MAJDALANY, MC, 2 Lancashire Fusiliers

    Personal Number: 129657 Rank: Major Name: Fred MAJDALANY, MC Unit: Lancashire Fusiliers London Gazette : 26 April 1940...
    Thread by: dbf, Dec 27, 2022, 2 replies, in forum: British Army Units - Others
  18. dbf
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    2993345 Lance-Corporal Thomas Reilly HEFFERLAND, DCM, MiD, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

    Army Number: 2993345 Rank: Lance-Corporal Name: Thomas Reilly HEFFERLAND, DCM, MiD Unit: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders London Gazette : 4...
    Thread by: dbf, Dec 22, 2022, 2 replies, in forum: British Army Units - Others
  19. Guy
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    93648 Major Cecil Alexander JOSS M.C. 48 Bn. Royal Tank Regiment Italy 1945

    [ATTACH] 93648 Major Cecil Alexander JOSS M.C. 48 Bn. Royal Tank Regiment 7th July 1914 Godstone, Surrey - 1991 Yeovil, Somerset aged 77 [ATTACH]...
    Thread by: Guy, Dec 1, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: RAC & RTR
  20. dbf
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    14936 General Sir Charles Frederic KEIGHTLEY, GCB, GBE, DSO, DL, MiD*, 5 Inniskilling Dragoon Guards

    Personal number: 14936 Rank: General Name: Sir Charles Frederick KEIGHTLEY, GCB, GBE, DSO, DL, MiD* Unit: 5 Inniskilling Dragoon Guards London...
    Thread by: dbf, Nov 27, 2022, 8 replies, in forum: Higher Formations
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