Can anyone help with some information about 800 ITW please as I have not been able to find anything. I have come across a "medallion" amongst my father's effects, showing 800 ITW on one side, together with various (i assume) regimental emblems. On obverse it shows, (edited for brevity!) 1944-45 Le Hamel; La Diliverande; Mesnil; Amiens; Eindhoven; Verden; Brunswick. I have some detail of service record (RAOC) - mostly I cannot make much sense of it- but shows "Unit Redes. 800 Inf (Tfs??) w/s 28 Sept 1944 (North Wet Europe". Any information would be much appreciated, regards, David
Hi and Welcome 800 I.T.W. = 800 Initial Training Wing. Could you scan and post the Document on here. Alan
i believe the TFS is is Task force support, hope this sheds a little light onto it for you. i have gotten the numbers of the diaries for you below, if you cant get to kew in london think about asking Drew or Lee who will get you them at a fraction of the cost of what the archives charge diaries WO 171/7038 800 Workshop 1945 Jan.- Dec. WO 171/10248 800 Infantry Troops Workshop 1946 Jan.- Apr.
Thank you all for your help and prompt replies. I think the Tfs, having looked again, should be read as Trps (per the diary link from Hutchie) As irony would have it I am going to Kew today (the Gardens!) as my aunt lives there. Never realised such records were available - ignorant novice researcher, that's me! David
It's worth the trip! I spent a whole day there researching my grandfather, I would suggest you allow yourself at least a day to gain the full benefit of the visit If you need any more assistance please ask