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non-commonwealth in british forces

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Argentine in the R.A.F.

Does anyone know of any named Argentinians serving in the Royal Air Force during WW2? They may have been Argentinian nationals or may have been...

Thread by: High Wood, Mar 6, 2025, 41 replies, in forum: The War In The Air
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6100538 Private Miguel TORRALBO, 50 ME Commando, LAYFORCE: POW

Army Number: 6100538 Rank: Private Name: Miguel TORRALBO Unit: 50 ME COMMANDO, LAYFORCE Army Number Block Allocations The Queen's Royal...

Thread by: dbf, Sep 13, 2023, 2 replies, in forum: Commandos & Royal Marines
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6100509 Corporal Juan DIAZ, 50 Commando, Layforce: POW

Army Number: 6100509 Rank: Corporal Name: Juan DIAZ Unit: 50 Commando, Layforce Army Number Block Allocations The Queen's Royal Regiment...

Thread by: dbf, Sep 13, 2023, 2 replies, in forum: Commandos & Royal Marines
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6100545 Lance-Corporal Vincent / Vincente BLASCO, 50 ME COMMANDO, LAYFORCE: POW

Army Number: 6100545 Rank: Lance-Corporal Name: Vincent BLASCO Unit: 50 ME COMMANDO, LAYFORCE Army Number Block Allocations The Queen's Royal...

Thread by: dbf, Sep 13, 2023, 3 replies, in forum: Commandos & Royal Marines
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81621 Pilot Officer Andrew B. MAMEDOFF, 133 Eagle Squadron, RAFVR: 08/10 /1941

Pilot Officer Andy Mamedoff Battle of Britain pilot 24th August 1940 The Spitfire of American, Pilot Officer Andy Mamedoff was hit and fighting...

Thread by: CL1, Aug 24, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: War Cemeteries & War Memorial Research
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Lt. Stewart Alsop. 2 KRRC

I'm a WWII historian interested in information about the King's Royal Rifles Company (KRRC)'s exploits in Italy. Specifically, the KRRC's 2nd...

Thread by: Timothy M. Gay, Jul 26, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Italy
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Rules and Regulations for the Operations of German Prisoner of War Camps

Another member recently sought information about Spaniards who served with the British Army in WW2 and I pondered the status of a Spaniard who may...

Thread by: Quarterfinal, Feb 17, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: Prisoners of War
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Spaniards in the British Army

Hi all I am after info on any Spaniard who served in the British army during ww2 . We have a list of about 1,000 but ther may be gaps and...

Thread by: cheekyphil, Nov 19, 2020, 29 replies, in forum: British Army Units - Others
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Harold Arthur Sims First American Awarded M.M.

[ATTACH] [ATTACH] London Gazette 11th July 1940 p.4266 [ATTACH] WO373/51/19 [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

Thread by: Guy, Apr 23, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: 1940
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P.76785 F/O Franciszek GRUSZKA, 65 Sqdn RAF: 18/08/1940, Battle of Britain

Remembering Today Flying Officer (Pilot) GRUSZKA, FRANCISZEK Service Number P.76785 Died 18/08/1940 Aged 30 65 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Of Poland....

Thread by: CL1, Aug 18, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: The War In The Air
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Capt. Edward Raymond Stone

I am looking for information about this American doctor who joined the RAMC in WWII. I know he was KIA in 1942 in Egypt, and that he was attached...

Thread by: Karen D McIntyre, Jan 31, 2019, 10 replies, in forum: RAMC
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El Alamein, Operation Supercharge - USA involvement

I first read 'The Gateshead Gurkhas, A History Of The 9th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry 1859-1967' (Harry Moses), many years ago now, but...

Thread by: Steve Mac, Jun 12, 2016, 15 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
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Brazilian Pilots in Bomber Command

Has anyone researched this subject at all, I am looking at a Brazilian born man volunteering to serve in the RAF and became a Pilot on a Lancaster...

Thread by: Colinp, Jun 8, 2016, 16 replies, in forum: The War In The Air
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Researching soldier of orange under Brittish flag: Piet van Beurden

For over a decade we have been researching our grandfather. He joined the Brittish forces at the end of WWII. We are still looking for new...

Thread by: pietvanbeurdenjr, Sep 25, 2012, 16 replies, in forum: Searching for Someone & Military Genealogy
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78092 William Mead Lindsley FISKE, (Of America) 601 Squadron, RAFVR: 17/8/1940, Battle of Britiain

Remembering Today Casualty Details | CWGC FISKE, WILLIAM MEAD LINDSLEY Rank: Pilot Officer Trade: Pilot Service No: 78092 Date of Death:...

Thread by: CL1, Aug 16, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: The War In The Air
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Non-Commonwealth in British forces

Hi everyone! This is a query I've wanted to submit for a while now. I'd be delighted if an answer was available. I've seen American, Argentine,...

Thread by: Sandis87, Dec 14, 2010, 20 replies, in forum: Allied Units - Others
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Polish Pilots in British Services

Polish Pilots in British Services Have just read the autobiography of Jean Zumbach ('Mr. Brown') who came to UK after the fall of his home...

Thread by: Kuno, Jul 29, 2009, 21 replies, in forum: The War In The Air
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234907 Anders Frederick Emil Victor Schau LASSEN, VC, MC**, 62 Commando, SAS, SBS

I've been wanting to draw Lassen VC for some time, this is him 1/2 way through, the drawing is more subtle than my scan

Thread by: soren1941, Dec 6, 2008, 18 replies, in forum: Special Forces
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Spanish Republican volunteers, Crete

Just finished reading Beevor's book on the Spanish Civil War and in one of the wash-up chapters says that a 'company of Spanish republicans fought...

Thread by: airborne medic, Aug 7, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
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An Argentine in the Somersets.

Reading the History of 4th Bn S.L.I. a certain Argentinian Volunteer is mentioned who was a very brave and resourceful Officer. He was Lieutenant...

Thread by: Owen, Feb 4, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: British Army Units - Others

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