Hello all, can anyone point me to where i can find the war diary(s) if they are available of the 1st Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders during the Italy campaign in 1944. Any help appreciated.
I do not but if it helps, I am currently reading The Mirror of Monte Cavallara by Ray Ward who was a young officer in 1 A&SH during their time in N Africa and Italy. It is a really good explanation of what the Battalion got up to. The alternative is a history of the Battalion during the war by Freddie Graham who was the Commanding Officer from 1944 onwards. It is terrific. I am a battlefield guide for Monte Cassino so have lots of information and maps of 1 A&SH's time at the Fourth Battle in May 44. They were part of 19 Infantry Brigade, 8 Indian Division. If that helps, you are welcome to that info. Regards Frank
J, At The National Archives - but a service of copying can be provided via this web site. Service with the 5th Division in Sicily and with 8th Indian Division on the mainland should be in these. Jan 1943 to Dec 1943: 1 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) | The National Archives Jan 1944: 1 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) | The National Archives Feb 1944 to Dec 1944: 1 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) | The National Archives Jan 1945 to June 1945: 1 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) | The National Archives best wishes
thanks very much guys... very helpful info, How do i go about getting a copy via the website Richard...the period i am looking for is Feb to Dec 1944, the link says there is no digital download from the National Archive and will take 24 days to order. Frank i will PM you regarding any info you have, again guys, very much appreciated. cheers. Benny
Contact Lee aka PsyWar.org http://ww2talk.com/index.php?members/psywar-org.2876/ or Andy aka Drew5233 http://ww2talk.com/index.php?members/drew5233.6786/ They both provide a war diary copying service.
There are a couple of site members who go down to Kew on a fairly regular basis and can photograph files for you at a considerably cheaper rate than the National Archives will charge you. Try this thread: Anyone require War Diaries or other files from the National Archives?
Cheers guys... this is why i love these type of forums, everyone is always more than happy to help if they can.
Benny, not sure if you have yet obtained the book in the attachments below. As & when you obtain the diaries, then let me know. I'm more than willing to help you out with any info you require.. Has far i can gather, the book is still out there for not so much money. No link I'm afraid. Edit. Frank as mentioned this book. Stu.
Hi Stu...thank you very much for your offer, i have ordered the book from Abebooks and should hopefully be receiving it any day. But thanks again for your offer of help. Cheers Benny
Benny, please see attachment. Its the Appendix 'A' taken from, HISTORY OF THE FIRST DIVISION FLORENCE TO MONTE GRANDE.. August 1944 - January 1945. For the Attached Troops under Command, it looks like they lost quite a few ( in a very short period of time). Regards Stu.
