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1. Diane Pownall 18th August 2020 at 9:32 pm

   Can you help me find out what my father william simm from ashton in makerfield ,wigan, did in ww2. We think he was with the 8th army serving in algeria, italy and he used to say austria was a nice place so presume there as well. He died died in 1985 aged 63 & he never spoke about the war just bits what he used to say after he came back from the pub where he would rhyme is number off sadly we never thought to write it down so we know very little. I have pics of him wearing his uniform but cant see if he as a cap badge.
   Kind regards
   Diane
2. Diane Jackson 27th August 2020 at 3:22 pm

   Thank you so much Richard. Every little bit of information is very much appreciated.

   Do you have an address for the Church at taranto? I tried to find it when I visited there.

   Also on the memorial it states Watson D but my uncle was Joesph???

   Thank you
3. Mick Steele 5th September 2020 at 1:37 pm

   Hi. I’ve had Autumn 2020 magazine delivered to my address, with the name D.Hallam esq, as the name. I opened the package, like I said, as it’s my address. I’m more than happy to send it back to you or forward it on, as I don’t want Me Hallam not to have his magazine. By the way, it’s a very interesting read!! I look forward to hearing from you. Mick Steele
4. Mr Brian Justice 14th November 2020 at 11:28 am

   When dad died the family were clearing out the house but could not find any medals so my sister got in touch with the MOD and got replacement ones HIS NAME JOSEPH JUSTICE AND I BELIEVE HE WAS A PETTYOFFICER ON HMS NELSON one of the replacement medals is a Italian star I wondered if you had any information we would be very grateful

   With thanks

   Mr B.justice
5. Ann Bailey 16th November 2020 at 1:35 pm

   Hello. I have just heard about this assovation. My father was awarded the Italy star. We have the medal and his service record stating that this was one of the medals he recieved. However in the “Service with the colours” section there is no mention of service in Italy. How can this happen?
6. Geoff Swinfield 29th November 2020 at 12:13 pm

   I have just received a copy of my uncle’s service record. He was Frederick George Bird (no T/7631513). After serving in the RAOC from 30 May 1940 in England and Scotland, he joined the British North African Force with the REME from 17 March 1943 to 6 August 1944 when he became part of the CMF. On 7 November 1944, he was transferred from REME to RASC with “B” Company, General Transport (84 HAA Regt). On 13 June 1945, he joined 763 Company GT and on 5 September 1945 he joined 762 Company. He was a War Corporal throughout the whole of his service in Italy. I have his five medals which include the African (1st Army Clasp) and Italy Stars. Can I discover where he went during his time in Italy? Should I look at the war diaries at TNA in WO204?
   1. Gary Tankard 14th December 2020 at 10:04 pm

      Geoff,

      The unit war diaries for Italy are in WO 169 (1943) and WO 170 (1944).

      Regards,
      Gary.
7. Richard Dicey 13th December 2020 at 1:08 pm

   Hello,
   I am Researching my grandfather’s service in the Royal Artillery during WW2, and have met a barrier to information regarding the actions of 105th Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Artillery during 1944/45. I have found the Regimental War Diary for 1943 in the National Archives, but have drawn a blank for the next 2 years. I would appreciate any information or advice you may be able to give.

   Kind regards

   Richard
8. Paul Gorton 25th March 2021 at 10:50 am

   Hi, I am looking for information on my grandfather richard Maden Hamer, army no. 2125508 royal engineers 625th field squadron sapper. Date of action 11/8/44 wounded incident date 7/9/44 – i dont seem to be able to find much about the 625th and assumed formed from another squadron??I am keen to find out where he was injured if thats possible and the story behind the 625th …. family story is somewhere near Cassino. I wish I’d asked him but he never wanted to talk about it other than sleeping on the terrace of a football stadium in Algeria
9. Steve Higgins 28th March 2021 at 7:59 am

   Hello
   I ma researching my grandfather’s service history in the 2 7 Middlesex regiment. He was killed at Anzio in May 1944. I have requested his service record from the MOD but would appreciate any further information or advice you may be able to give?

   Kind regards
   Steve Higgins
10. Steve Higgins 28th March 2021 at 7:59 am

    Hello
    I am researching my grandfather’s service history in the 2 7 Middlesex regiment. He was killed at Anzio in May 1944. I have requested his service record from the MOD but would appreciate any further information or advice you may be able to give?

    Kind regards
    Steve Higgins

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