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Title: Royal Artillery, Iraq &Iran
Post by: Gippy on Thursday 12 January 06 08:31 GMT (UK)

During WWII my father served in the 461Bty/85th field/Mountain regt. R.A in Iraq/Persia. Records show an association with the 5 Indian Division and 21 Indian Corps. Later went on to Italy. Would anyone know what action took place in Iraq/Persia. Or was it simply to ensure Irag stayed on the right side.
Fred

Title: Re: Royal Artillery, Iraq &Iran
Post by: Pat Reid on Thursday 12 January 06 20:53 GMT (UK)

Fred:
This link should be very useful for you.
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-conflicts-periods/ww2/0-ww2-cat-index.htm

Good luck,

Pat

Title: Re: Royal Artillery, Iraq &Iran
Post by: Shropshire Lass on Thursday 12 January 06 21:13 GMT (UK)

My father was in Iraq for a while during WW2.  He didn't see action there - the job was to guard the oil wells   (sound familiar?). 

Monica

Just had a  "google" and found this  www.bbc.co.uk/dna/ww2/A1126522 

Title: Re: Royal Artillery, Iraq &Iran
Post by: Gippy on Friday 13 January 06 05:25 GMT (UK)

Thanks Pat and Monica I have checked both pages and gained more on info on the area
Fred

Title: Re: Royal Artillery, Iraq &Iran
Post by: Spitfire on Monday 08 October 07 01:38 BST (UK)

Hi,

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My partners father, Austin (Les) Castell served with the regiment and I can share many details with you. 

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Emma