14 Coy R.A.S.C

[Greig]

Just started some research into my Grandfathers activities during WW2. I have his release book which shows he has a T prefix army no. which I believe denotes "Transport", he was a driver and the book is stamped 14 Coy RASC (ATC) having enlisted on 29/01/1942. I believe he passed his driving test in Egypt but don't have much more info. Going to apply for his service record but just wondered if anyone can anyone provide any general info on this unit

Thanks in advance

[aland]

A good start applying for his service record, for 14 Coy RASC (ATC) try here , www.army.mod.uk/rlc/history/351.aspx they may be able to help you.

[Greig]

Thanks Aland. Already emailed them but no reply, however on second reading it appears I will have to post my request to them as they do not respond to email...Doh!!!

[dawn harman]

Good evening.

I have my granfather's best friend's diary (over 500 pages) that mentions 14 Coy RASC Sarafand Palestine with 6 names:
S. Bancroft - J Mc. Kay - G. Steele and C Wilson (my grandfathers best friend) My grandfather was William Gerals "Gerry" Jackson

It also mentioins CSM William Beaucrane and Pte. William Parkins

any link?

[William]

Hi Dawn, my Grand Fathers records also mention 14 Coy in association with Palestine, and as far as I can work out, Palestine was his first posting.
This would have been in 1939 just after the war broke out. He volunteered for service with the RASC, driving was already a trade skill.
Following the war, he returned to driving a bus.
Must have seemed tame after what he had been through!

[Derek]

I was a driver in A platoon 14 Coy from 1956 to 1959. It was a great Coy,on our lorries we had the Cross of Jeruselem painted on, we were told that
14 Coy was awarded during the Palestine campaign and were reformed either two or three times.
The T/ on our service number was classed as trade.

[jal]

Nov 20, 2015 16:12:06 GMT -5 Derek said:

I was a driver in A platoon 14 Coy from 1956 to 1959. It was a great Coy,on our lorries we had the Cross of Jeruselem painted on, we were told that
14 Coy was awarded during the Palestine campaign and were reformed either two or three times.
The T/ on our service number was classed as trade.

The T/ for RASC service numbers denoted Transport ie driver whilst clerks were supply and S/

[jacks530]

I was with 14Coy/Sqn from 64/68 I was in B Plt/Troop then with the Tech QM Staff in the servicing bay Best job I had during my 6 yrs My Father in Law served with 14coy in Palestine Strange old world is'nt it

[Bruneval]

Good evening all. I am glad to have found this site as I have a particular interest in 14 Sqn; I have just finished being the OC and have recently started to try and research the Sqn. Outside the office are several boards with names of all the OCs since October 1938 to present day. Also, a board with the name changes to the Sqn since October 1938 with some locations. I can take some photos and post them if people are interested?

[bruneval]

Feb 16, 2011 21:56:03 GMT -5 dawn harman said:

Good evening.

I have my granfather's best friend's diary (over 500 pages) that mentions 14 Coy RASC Sarafand Palestine with 6 names:
S. Bancroft - J Mc. Kay - G. Steele and C Wilson (my grandfathers best friend) My grandfather was William Gerals "Gerry" Jackson

It also mentioins CSM William Beaucrane and Pte. William Parkins

any link?

Afternoon Dawn,

Very much interested in 14 Company's experiences during WW2 and was wondering if you would be willing to get in touch to discuss the diary. My interest in this subject is that I recently finished being Officer Commanding 14 Squadron (was 14 Company) and am compiling a book on the Company during the War.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Regards

James

[Tim Newton]

I have some photographs of my Father who has just recently passed aged 91. The photos show 100 COY and 14 COY football teams. The photos are crystal clear and i would like to share them. Is anyone interested, and can they advise me how to share them. My Father was Sgt Harry Newton. Please do get in touch either 07961 497063 or [e-mail]. Please help... Regards Tim

[bruneval]

Jul 10, 2016 11:37:10 GMT -5 jacks530 said:

I was with 14Coy/Sqn from 64/68 I was in B Plt/Troop then with the Tech QM Staff in the servicing bay Best job I had during my 6 yrs My Father in Law served with 14coy in Palestine Strange old world is'nt it

Hi Jacks, It would be great to hear about your experiences in 14 Coy and that of your father in laws. If you can drop me a message on [e-mail] to give me a few details I can look through the Sqn photo albums to see if you appear in them too! Regards James.

[bruneval]

Nov 20, 2015 16:12:06 GMT -5 Derek said:

I was a driver in A platoon 14 Coy from 1956 to 1959. It was a great Coy,on our lorries we had the Cross of Jeruselem painted on, we were told that
14 Coy was awarded during the Palestine campaign and were reformed either two or three times.
The T/ on our service number was classed as trade.

Afternoon Derek,

I was just going back through these posts and saw your dates: 1956-59.  Very interested to hear if you were part of the Company mobilised for Suez as I have an account of the Company's preparations for the deployment written by the OC at the time.  Do you have any photos of the vehicles with the 'cross'?

Regards
James.

[bruneval]

Afternoon All,

I'm still continuing my research of 14 Company RASC and gathering more stories of the soldiers throughout the war years. I would be grateful if anyone who served with or had a relative serve with 14 Company, especially during WW2, would get in touch. I'am also interested about the Cross of Jerusalem painted on the vehicles: size, colour and even a photo would be fantastic.

I look forward to all replies!!

Regards

Bruneval

[Marlene Hadley]

 Hi there, you left a message for me,but don't know how to answer it. It's regarding my father John leslie Lloyd  14 coy RASC in ww11 . If you see this ,and want to answer please e mail   [e-mail]   thanking you  Marlene  Hadley  nee LLOYD