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Post by Brian Hoten on Jun 19, 2016 10:47:14 GMT -5
My late father, Thomas Derrick Hoten, T/14458394, was a scammel lorry driver in C platoon, I think, 242 company, RASC from 27 December 1944 to at least 8 November 1950. He was in Italy, then Camp 21 bear Nathya in Palestine and then in Mombassa, Kenya. I have a photo of his friend 'Butch' and a group photo in front of a Scammel.
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Post by Vanessa i on Nov 11, 2016 9:30:33 GMT -5
My late father, Thomas Derrick Hoten, T/14458394, was a scammel lorry driver in C platoon, I think, 242 company, RASC from 27 December 1944 to at least 8 November 1950. He was in Italy, then Camp 21 bear Nathya in Palestine and then in Mombassa, Kenya. I have a photo of his friend 'Butch' and a group photo in front of a Scammel.
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Post by Vanessa on Nov 11, 2016 9:32:18 GMT -5
Hello just read your post and the. I'm drs very similar to my grandads number could I see the picture ?
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Post by eric mace on Nov 13, 2016 11:03:08 GMT -5
My dad served in ww2 as a driver number 253996. Served in north africa. I am trying to learn more. His name was also Eric Mace.
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Post by eric mace on Nov 13, 2016 11:04:45 GMT -5
My dad served in ww2 as a driver number 253996. Served in north africa. I am trying to learn more. His name was also Eric Mace.
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Post by Brian Duncan on Apr 2, 2017 9:51:08 GMT -5
My uncle was Charles Anderson, driver, Royal Army Service Corps, T/95240. He is mentioned on the Edinburgh Castle War Memorial. He's buried in Tobruk War Cemetary. He was killed on guard duty on 11/6/1941 and I am seeking more information as I believe his was a violent death but I cant seem to get further info on the matter.
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Post by Brian Duncan on Apr 2, 2017 9:53:34 GMT -5
My uncle was Charles Anderson, driver, Royal Army Service Corps, T/95240. He is mentioned on the Edinburgh Castle War Memorial. He's buried in Tobruk War Cemetary. He was killed on guard duty on 11/6/1941 in Palestine and I am seeking more information as I believe his was a violent death but I cant seem to get further info on the matter.
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Post by Julia Hayward on Jul 11, 2017 15:26:16 GMT -5
Looking for any information on Jack Creasey Hayward P125542 serving between 1939 and 1946 with the RASC, having traveled to Egypt, Palestine and Italy. He talked of constructing stages for the troops entertainment as part of his job. He was a carpenter by trade.
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Post by Jay kent on Oct 9, 2017 9:04:32 GMT -5
Hi I'm trying to find anyone with knowledge of 42 coy rasc 1956-1958 doing national service in Cyprus, limassol. Please contact me jkent5103@gmail.com thank you.
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Post by bruneval on Nov 3, 2017 14:52:10 GMT -5
My father served with the RASC his no T194185 l/Cpl Cyril Ball he was a dispatch rider as well as lorry driver he served in north Africa, Italy, Egypt and he was awarded the African star, Italian star, defence medal, war medal.1939-1945 star and was mentioned in dispatches were upon he was awarded the BRONZE OAKLEAF, unfortunately I have not been able too find out exactly what he did to get this,I have a picture of him having a cup of char with some commandos with a German prisoner, and I think it has something to do with that, if there is anyone out there who knows anybody with any information on how I can find out, has I have tried everything, hope to hear something soon, Thanks Evening Malcolm,
The link will take you to the London Gazette where it announced Cyril's award of a MiD. www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37575/supplement/2474
I believe he was awarded the MiD whilst in Italy, but not too sure of the action.
Regards
Bruneval
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Post by John B on Jan 9, 2018 5:54:32 GMT -5
My father Frank T/91338 was in 51st RASC from 1939 to 1946. I believe they were the longest overseas serving unit in the British Army being demobbed around VE day ( he was on a train in France that day coming home). Does anyone know anymore about this unit he was evacuated at Dunkirk but sent out to North Africa before the end of 1940 but not sure which month.
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Post by Brian Hoten on Feb 18, 2018 11:08:22 GMT -5
Hello just read your post and the. I'm drs very similar to my grandads number could I see the picture ? bhoten@icloud.com
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Post by johan1954 on Apr 2, 2018 5:19:00 GMT -5
when i see all those names i am sad and also greatfull that your fathers and grandfathers helpt us in this terrifying war. I'm writing a book about 143 Coy TT RASC. They stayed forseven months in St Gillis Dendermonde from 24 september 1944 till 26 april 1945. Most of 180 soldiers and 5 officers stayed with hostfamilies. Arthur Robson stayed with my grantparents. After the war in 1948 he moved with his family to Tasmania. He died on the age of 61 years. W'll still writing his son and his daughter. We found also the history and travels of 143 Coy RASC called "The Long Trailers". It tells the beginning in september 1939 (Shortcliffe Kent) the travels to Egypt, Palestine, Iraq, Libya, Tunisia, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Major Hartharn was Officer Commanding. Cpl. J. Sinton tells :"With demobilisation looming near the days of 143 Coy are numbered, but the spirit whitch it has fostered among the best blokes in the world will never die and the Little Yellow man with the tank on his back will go on for ever". Knowing all this, this is the reason why I'm writing this book. I'll hoop you can help me finding the names of the man Sincerely JohanAttachments:
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Post by johan1954 on Apr 2, 2018 5:52:31 GMT -5
ik'm sorry for my Engish Pict 1 "the yellow man" on a Diamond T in St Gillis Dendermonde, januari 1945 Driver Reginald Wallece Pict 2 84 man of 143 Coy in St Gillis Dendermonde 24 september 1944 Pict 3 cover of "The Long Trailers"
Johan
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Post by John Hooper on Jun 3, 2019 14:24:58 GMT -5
My Father served 1939 to 1945 Awarded France Germany star D R W Hooper service number T65823 so I assume he would have kept that number during active service, that is all I know as he didn't talk about it. I believe he went up to Arnhem when the Paras where caught by the Germans.
He went as far as the Rhine. He signed as a reservist at Lambhay Hill The Citadel Plymouth in 1937.. Tried to join the airborne but was turned down due hearing problems and could have stayed as a civvy but wanted to do his 'bit'...
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