Airborne Medics - Battle of Arnhem

Discussion in 'NW Europe' started by GarandGuruUK, Nov 9, 2022.

  1. GarandGuruUK

    GarandGuruUK Member

    Does anyone know of 16th Parachute Field Ambulance, 133 PFA and 181st (Airlanding) Field Ambulance had any designated Bren Carriers during the battle of Arnhem/Oosterbeek/Wolfheze?

    I understand they had jeeps, but were they given or alloted any bren carriers prior to the operation?

    Thanks.

    Scott
     
  2. Gary Kennedy

    Gary Kennedy Member

    From my old notes, in 1st Airborne Division there were two Universal carriers provided for each Parachute Battalion and Air Landing Battalion.

    Gary
     
  3. horsapassenger

    horsapassenger Senior Member

    All the Bren carriers had to be transported by Hamilcar gliders and none of those manifested were shown as allocated to any of the medical units
     
  4. GarandGuruUK

    GarandGuruUK Member

    Thank you!

    Scott
     

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