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World War Two / Re: fathers army records ww2
« on: Friday 21 May 10 13:22 BST (UK)  »
I have only recently received my father's military records so I am still deciphering where he served. But so far, he seems to have been in the 8th Army (BNAF) and wounded in Africa. He returned to the UK and recouperated at London hospital. In 1944 he was then designated as a driver in the 51 RHU (RASC) with a location specified as "home" (this might be Berwick) as he was from Paisley and originally served in the Seaforth Highlanders.  He then was posted abroad (destination not specified) but he was awarded the Italy, French & Germany Stars (so he must have gone to Belgium/France) during 1944. He was certainly designated as a driver from 1944 until 1946.
Whilst in 51 RHU, his records show he was then transferred to 253 Coy, Air Div Comp in July 1944.  He was then posted to a number of other units e.g 556 Coy, RASC, 172 Field Amb RAMC and 894 Coy Para etc.

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World War Two / Re: fathers army records ww2
« on: Wednesday 19 May 10 22:23 BST (UK)  »
Final thought,
Would it be possible for you to forward a copy of your photo to my email address and I could get this blown up to see if my father is shown?
Thanks in advance.
Regards

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World War Two / Re: fathers army records ww2
« on: Wednesday 19 May 10 22:21 BST (UK)  »
Hello again,
My research indicates that 51 RHU in 1944 were part of the 253 Coy (Air Div. Comp).
If this helps.
Regards

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World War Two / Re: fathers army records ww2
« on: Wednesday 19 May 10 22:18 BST (UK)  »
Hello Diamond Lady,
I may be very late to this post, but I also have been researching my father's miltary records and it appears that he too was in the 51 RHU (Reinforcement Holding Unit) in 1944. And might well be in your photo.
I have scrutinised the photo that you have uploaded but in a higher resolution the picture does not show identifieable features.
Do you know the names behind the faces?
Regards
TommyH

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