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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Inverness => Topic started by: crunchie02 on Saturday 03 March 12 06:46 GMT (UK)
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the regiment were stationed at kirkburton before being sent to India in WW2 and I'm trying to find out what dates this could have been
thank you
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Which battalion?
I think it was only the 1st Battalion that went to the Far East, embarking for Burma 9th May 1942.
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Hi Seaforth's were in Italy durring WW2
Yours Aye
BruceL
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they were in india 29/3/1945 i have found out but they were stationed at kirkburton in huddersfield prior to going and im trying to find out when they arrived and left huddersfield and how there journey got them to india. I know its a long straw but we all have to start somewhere ;)
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Take a look at http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/categories/c55666/
There's an informal diary of movements in Burma/India 1942-1944.
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forgot to say 7 seaforth highlanders and defiantly in Burma as one of medals Burma star
thanks
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Hi
The 2nd Bn Seaforth highlanders were reformed after Dunkirk and fought in North Africa Italy .
The 7th Bn Seaforth highlanders were a territorial Bn and didn't leave the UK until 6th June 1944 (D Day)and fought with 15th Scottish Division
1st Bn Seaforth fought in Burma
The Link below details where all Bns Seaforth Highlanders were during WW2
http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/british_regiment/seaforth_highlanders.htm
Yours Aye
BruceL
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My late father-in-law was in the Seaforths.
Before WW2 he on the North-West Frontier of India.
He was discharged and when WW2 broke out he was recalled to his old regiment and captured at St Valery on 12th June 1940.
Cheers.
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The 4th Seaforths were in France in 1940. My g.g.uncle died on 4th June at Abbeville and so never made it as far as St. Valery.
I believe from what I have read they were part of the 51st Highland Division if that helps...
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There is the Seaforth Highlanders Regimental Museum.. they gave me information about a relative who was captured at At Valerie.
Also on the net is The Burma Star Association who have the Seaforth Highlanders 1st Battalion which includes a diary of Peter Torrance who fought in Burma... the diary of events starts 25 Feb 1942.
It does not answer your orinal question but may shed some light on what your late fil endured.
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Hi All
I have just finished reading a book " The Mirror of MONTE CAVALLARA"
It is the Diary of Ray Ward of the Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders.
On page 201 describing The landings in Sicily 10th July. At 0245 assault troops of the 6th Seaforth Highlanders and the 2nd Royal Scots Fusiliers stormed the beach in front of us and stormed inland to occupy the village of Cassible.
Yours Aye
BruceL
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Hi. My father served in the 1st Batallion of the Seaforth Highlanders. He went to Malaya 1946 probably from Fort George after training. He served his two years and came back to Lanarkshire and met my mum. They married 1949. Trying to get his Service Record. He played in a Band. He also spent time in a hospital out there after contacting Malaria. Any help would be appreciated in retrieving his record. He died 40 years ago so sad only 48 years ago, but from his pictures out in the army he had a happy time with his mates :))
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WW2 records are still with the MOD (despite what some websites tell you!).
You can apply here:
https://www.gov.uk/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records
There is normally a charge of £30, unless your mother applies.
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Thankyou KGarrad for info. I will look into it along with my mother :)
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Hi. My father served in the 1st Batallion of the Seaforth Highlanders. He went to Malaya 1946 probably from Fort George after training. He served his two years and came back to Lanarkshire and met my mum. They married 1949. Trying to get his Service Record. He played in a Band. He also spent time in a hospital out there after contacting Malaria. Any help would be appreciated in retrieving his record. He died 40 years ago so sad only 48 years ago, but from his pictures out in the army he had a happy time with his mates :))
Hiya! My grandad was in the 1st battalion then too! Do you have any photos of the battalion at all? I only have one of my papa in his uniform