Anyone require War Diaries or other files from the National Archives?

As you probably know the 2nd LFs were part of 11 Inf Bde and 78 Infantry Division, whilst not answering your request directly you may like to look at these diaries that contain the 78 Divisions operational orders and in particular No. 8 dated 13 April. Whilst at a higher level they give an overview of where and what was going on whilst you await a more detailed source. C Sqn of 56 Recce landed with Operation Torch so these diaries will give details from the initial landings. May help.

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56th Recce War Diary April 1943 | WW2Talk

Edit: you may also like to read the London Gazette Supplement 38569 mentioned here:
Operation Torch, Nov 1942.

The 2 LFs sailed on the Viceroy of India.

 

I have 1 Welch WD for December 1944. There are 60 pages. It is £0.07 a page. I can add the other file to my list, it would be £3 a file + £0.12 per page. Let me know, as I might be able to get it this weekend, depending on the size.

 

Hi Tony
Many thanks for the information. It's very much appreciated.

I look forward to reading the info. It's like trying to piece together a very large jigsaw...love it.

Diane

 

Hi Tony, I have a question if I may.
On the morning of 13th a reference of 2 LFs - DJ HAMRI 5242 Could you explain please

Hi Tony
May I ask a question? On the 13th there is a reference to the LFs.......2 L.F - DJ MAMRI 5242....what does that mean?
Thanks
Diane

 

Yes, I'm definitely interested. I will message you.

 

Hi Gary Tankard. I have left a posting on your profile about some files from the NA which I am hoping you may be able to help with, but I am not sure if you get notified about. Please let me know if it is something you might be interested in?

 

Hi, I've sent you a DM.

 

Hi Andy
I would appreciate if you could get me the following war diaries.
1. 241 Heavy AA - 1940
2. 71 Light AA -1940
3. 60 Light AA - 1940
4. 297 Heavy AA - 1940 & 1941

may be more later depending on period of activity in area
Let me know your preferred payment method and whether you just email them
Look forward to hearing from you
many thanks
Richard

 

Dear Andy
Is it possible that you have a copy of the 4th / 5th Battalion war diaries of the Royal Scots Fusiliers for May 1941 please?
Thank you
John Harris

 

Hi Andy, I don't seem to have a DM option? I'm looking for any diaries for the 10th Battalion The Rifle Brigade, through to Jan 1944 please? Thanks Glen

 

Glen,

If you hover over the name of the member in their avatar it will show a new text box and within is the date of their last logged visit. Once you have posted five times - a measure to stop spam - you can send a direct or private message (DM or PM) to members using 'Start a private conversation' accessed via your avatar. Such messages depend on their email given at registration is still valid. You can receive and reply to a PM already.

 

David, thanks for that, I was looking all over!

 

Hello ,

If you have any relevant info about Captain John Dennis Lennon RE 626 Field Squadron attached to 6th Armoured Division with the 8th Army - Italy only as i have a lot of earlier diaries. Ie France 1940 and North Africa .
I’m trying to pice together his route thru Italy . I have some wonderful photos of the RE at work .
I know they landed at Taranto . Then fought up the east side via Pessar - Lucera - River Biferno - Volturara - Vasto
The relevant docs .
WO 169/10572
WO 170/5373
WO 170/ 1736

I’m planning to go to Kew soon but laid up with a slipped disc and sciatica

Thanks

Peter Lennon


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If anyone wants any files or British Army War Diaries etc copying that are held at the National Archives, drop me a Private Message re your requirements etc.

I charge 10p a page/image for any complete file, document or War Diary at the National Archives, Kew. Postage and Packing is FREE to anywhere in the world and a DVD is shipped to you on receipt of payment. I do charge an extra 5% for anyone paying by Paypal due to the charges for receiving funds via Paypal. If you are struggling to find a specific war diary I should be able to find it for you if one exists, all I need is the unit and date you are interested in. I will always confirm the diary before copying it. See post 48 onwards in this thread regarding the sort of information you can find within British Army War Diaries.

Please consider your requirements carefully before placing an order, whilst it is impossible to give a quote in advance regarding the cost of a file unitil it is ordered and copied (They vary so much in thickness) some can be as cheap as £1 or £2 but they can cost in excess of £70. As a guide I would say most cost between £20 and £50. Kew is a 400 mile round trip for me and its a long way to go to copy a file that someone decides they no longer want because it costs too much.

Anyone considering ordering files or war diaries but aren't quite too sure what they are after you might find browsing through the Excel sheets in the link below very useful. If you still can't find what you are looking for drop me a PM.


The National Archives Catalogue on Excel


Kindest regards,
Andy[/QUOTE]

 

Hi Andy …
Can you look at WO 169/10572. - I’m researching Capt Dennis Lennon RE 626 Field Squadron attached to 6th Armoured Division in Italy. Also can you send anything via Dropbox ? I do have some others but maybe you could give a cost indication ?

regards

Peter Lennon

 

Afternoon all,

I have just joined the forum as I am researching my great uncle’s service with the Royal Signals and specifically with HQ of 4 Line of Communications between 1940-Sept 1942 and subsequently when it became 8th Army Signals, and he served in the HQ of 8th Army Sigs. He served across the desert campaign, Sicily and Italy until Feb 1945 when he returned to the UK until the end of July 1945 when he was posted to Germany and served with H.Q.R.A, Guards Division until his demob in March 1946.

I am very fortunate to have a large amount of his letters home between 1940 and 1946 as well as various documents, and a copy of his service file. I am currently pulling all this wealth of information together into a chronological account.

I am conscious that due to the unit censor many details of places etc could not be put in his letters and ideally, I am trying to further enhance the information I have with places, moves, and other useful information about the unit and seeking copies of the war diaries, initially for 4 LofC.

Is there anyone currently undertaking obtaining digital copies of War Diaries at the National Archives that can assist, and price per image/work, I am looking for copies of the below war diaries together with any appendices. Many thanks Neil.


4 Line of Communication War Diaries:

WO169 / 422 1 Nov to 31 Dec 1940.

WO169 / 1968 for 1941

WO169 / 5556 for 1942

 

Hi,
Gary Tankard (on this forum) has been a great help with war diaries for myself.

Nige

 

As Nige suggests, Gary (Gary Tankard) has been a great help to me too.

I would also recommend Andy, Drew5233, the author of this thread.

 

Many thanks both for your replies regards members Gary and Andy, when I can send a message I will make contact, much appreciated Neil.

 

KRH,

You get access to the Private Message option after posting x5, so far you have x2 posts. I will copy your post to Andy & Gary.

PM explained:

If you hover over the name of the member in their avatar it will show a new text box and within is the date of their last logged visit. Some members "flag" their interest in a thread, which means they get a system alert. Once you have posted five times - a measure to stop spam - you can send a private message (PM) to members using 'Start a private conversation' accessed via your avatar. Such messages depend on their email given at registration is still valid. You can receive and reply to a PM already.

 

Very kind, thank you Neil.