AQMS David Dickie 818886 REME , Juno Beach

Discussion in 'User Introductions' started by Wildcamper, May 20, 2019.

  1. Wildcamper

    Wildcamper Member

    My Father David Dickie REME
    Juno Beach 6 June 1944
    Attached to
    80th Assault Squadron RE
    5th Assault Regiment RE
    1st Assault Brigade RE
    79th Armoured Division
    I’m hoping all the above information is correct
    I’m travelling to Juno Beach this year (2019)
    I’m arriving early @ 2/6/19 to avoid the rush and explore the area for a few days before the 6th June
    I plan to follow my Fathers route through France, Holland and crossing the Rhine on a 30 day tour to honour him and his colleagues
    There’s a lot of preparation and very little time before I go
    I’ve packed my bucket and spade!
    I’d appreciate any information or links to web pages with information on the route of 80th Assault Squadron RE, are there any veteran associations active?
    One persisting query is his rank, many sites quote “ACTING Quartermaster Sergeant”
    For the abbreviation AQMS
    I’ve always thought it is
    ARTICIFER Quartermaster Sergeant
    Can anyone establish which is correct for the rank in REME
    I’d appreciate any help with my adventure
     
  2. CL1

    CL1 116th LAA and 92nd (Loyals) LAA,Royal Artillery

  3. CL1

    CL1 116th LAA and 92nd (Loyals) LAA,Royal Artillery

  4. idler

    idler GeneralList

  5. idler

    idler GeneralList

    And, yes, AQMS ought to be Artificer Quartermaster Sergeant.
     
  6. Wildcamper

    Wildcamper Member

    Hello Clive
    That was a quick response! Thanks
    It’s a timescale thing
    I intend to get his Service Record when I return in July, but I understand I need his death certificate first (delay)
    Then that the Service Records can take 6 weeks?
    I’m leaving in 13 days, hence the appeal for information on this forum
    Pi** Poor Planning on my part I know, but I’ve got the opportunity this year, I may not get another chance
    I’m fairly confident he was attached to 80th Assault Regiment RE, I’m hoping that family members of his colleagues might’ve able to help
    In hindsight I should have shown “ 80th Assault Regiment RE” as the title of this post
     

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