IWM Interview with Harry Maples Williams 1st Bn South Staffordshire Regt This interview has a fascinating account of the ' Pagoda Hill ' action...
A group photo of men from 16 (South Staffords) Battalion, the Parachute Regiment. Not sure of exact date (late 1945?) or place (Rawalpindi?) This...
I am writing a concise history of the 3 Indian Division (The Chindits) for my website (www.BritishMilitaryHistory.co.uk) and am currently writing...
One of my Grandfather's photos showing a group of paratroopers. He is the only one I recognize (Standing, third from the left). The photo is...
Well first of all thank you for composing that report. It has enabled me to now find out How my Stepgrandfather, FJ Smith 5248271 of the...
Hi. I'm looking for the movements (geographical) of the 1st South Staffs, 1940 - 1942. Can anyone help?
Remembering Today Casualty Details | CWGC WOODS, JAMES ALFRED Rank: Private Service No: 14573624 Date of Death: 08/08/1944 Age: 19...
Hi, I am looking for some help regarding the South Staffords in Dover in 1939. I believe from graffiti I have found in the area that they...
Hi Guys i was wondering if anyone could help me with what the 12th pioneer bn South Staffords where up to in 1940? regards Jon
Remembering Today Casualty Details | CWGC BRADBURY, THOMAS ALFRED Rank: Lance Bombardier Service No: 4921171 Date of Death: 21/04/1943 Age: 29...
This is a bit of a long shot, my Mother is researching our family tree and has gone a little off piste, side ways to be exact, we've all done it....
I have a mate who is not PC literate and therefore is without a PC and would like any info on his father, 5041870 Sgt Maj Charles Henry Forman,...
Hi All, I am researching my uncles war records, he was in the South Staffords, West Yorks and the 5th Battalion East Yorks for most of the war...
I am trying to piece together a chronology of the Dover Western Heights garrisons, particularly the Grand Shaft Barracks but also including the...
I'm trying to locate the beach my father landed on D Day. His regiment was the South Staffordshires and his unit were sappers. They were sent in,...
Remembering Today Casualty Details | CWGC Private KENNETH TARLING 4923368, 2nd (Airborne) Bn., South Staffordshire Regiment who died age 30 on...
I've been searching through some stuff and I found this list of infantry battalions that were converted to light anti-aircraft regiments in...
I am trying to track down the route of my grandfather, who volunteered (Irish citizen) in Dec 1940 and initially served in the 59th Division -...
Hi, I understand that the 2nd Bn South Staffs suffered many casualties in July 1943 during the invasion of Sicily, especially through gliders...
Lieutenant Eric John Davies, the South Staffordshire Regiment, was awarded the Military Cross. This officer’s glider crashed into the sea off...
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