I have attached a photo of some the senior ncos and officers of taken at Emden in 1945. Unfortunately I can not identify the officers. The ncos: Back row left to right. Wilson, Whitby, Hetherington, Butler, Haystead, Hillis front row left to right. Cork, unknown, unknown, unknown. Has anyone any information on 149 (Sherwood Foresters) Light AA ? I have discovered the basics and will be ordering a copy of the WD when TNA opens up again. Mark
Of the above, I believe we have:- 7014086 John Hillis who originally enlisted in the Royal Ulster Rifles on 7. 11. 1938. He then served with 40 S/L Regiment as was then transferred to 149 LAA Regt on 7.6.1943 1443679 Fred Whitby who enlisted in the R.A. on 9.2.1939. he also served with 40 S/L Regiment and was then posted to 149 LAA Regt on 7.6.1943. He went on to win a Military Medal ( L.G. 11 October 1945).
