I believe there were around 20 of these units dotted around.Troops were sent there to be assessed and posted to wherever and whenever required. So what went on within these units ? Troops were encouraged to participate in a whole range of sports activities,recreational,educational courses,even hobbies.You could also learn basic trade courses,plumbing,electrician,etc. I have the diary for 51 RHU,(Reinforcement Holding Unit) and have selected a few random pages for members to view. Sorry about the print quality. (files to follow) Graham.
Thanks Graham, I have on file the Oct 46 edition of "Come and Go" 105 Reinforcement Group Magazine, 26 pages, please send a PM with your email address for a copy
Cheers Steve, sent you a pm. My father was sent to 51 RHU, 6/12/1945 to 12/3/1946, (x4list) unposted reinforcements.Whilst there he took and completed his grade 3 clerks course.At that time the hostilities in Europe were all but over and these RHU units were filling up rapidly, as units became disbanded. Graham.
Cheers Steve, I have received the magazine you sent.Had a quick look at the first few pages.It was intresting to note there were 28 RHU units, and by Oct 1946 all but 3 had been disbanded. Will read the rest of it later tonight. many thanks.....Graham.
Taken from documentation at Kew 23 Aug 45 – B Sub Unit 51 Reinforcement Holding Unit arrived in Herford 10 Sep 45 – to Bielefeld 10 Sep 45 – HQ 51 Reinforcement Holding Unit arrived in Bielefeld A Sub Unit C Sub Unit D Sub Unit 12 Sep 45 – E Sub Unit arrived in Herford by Jan 46 the Commanding Officer was Lt Col RC Horton RASC by 23 May 46 – disbanded
Hello Steve, would you be kind enough to email me a copy as well? Thanks . pgarwood(AT)globalnet.co.uk
A very late reply but have only recently received Kew documentation with a Line of Communication Order of Battle for Apr 45 and can confirm 51 RHU were in Bruges Belgium a unit of 105 Reinforcement Group
