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Hi

He probably served in North Africa as a Gunner like my Father-in-Law. LAA is Light Anti-Aircraft Battery, he was in the 31st/11 LAA Battery. George Moore Cooper.
He might of served in a unit of the 1st Army, it would've been involved 'Operation Torch' and the subsequent operations in North Africa.
My Father-in-Law went from North Africa to fight in campaigns in Italy sometime in July 43'.

Hope this helps
Pel.

ptdrifter

My father-in-law was also a gunner in the RA with the 1st Army ( George Moore Cooper ), he served in North Africa, France, Germany, Italy, Austria.
He was awarded the North Africa Star with the 1st Army Clasp, France & Germany Star, Italy Star, 39-45 Star and the 39-45 War Medal.

No Defence though, as he served in Europe, however...my Grandfather was in the AFS/NFS all through the war and he was awarded the Defence Medal.

All I know so far is that he was part of 'Torchwood' in North Africa, so I'm hoping to trace his war movements. 

Pels 66

My Father-in-Law was George Moore Cooper, he joined the RA as a Gunner on the 13/03/41 'Army No: 1777809'.

He last served with '31/11 LAA' ??
He was awarded the following medals.....

Italy Star
Africa Star with 1st Army Clasp
France/Germany Star
39-45 Star
39-45 War Medal

Could anyone tell me what  '31/11 LAA'  is and how could I trace his War movements.

Also, I would like to know what these initials mean, they are found on his War Record under Honours & Awards.....
This is exactly how it's written on his Record Book...

Awarded Africa Star + 1st Army Clasp  AuthyGRO 632/43     (dated 15/5/43)

Awarded 1939-45 Star
Awarded Italy Star
Authy GRO Y93/45            (All dated 28/6/45)

I would like to know what these mean....
Authy GRO 632/43     &     Authy GRO Y93/45
I just want to make sure he has the correct medals.

Any help would be very much appreciated.

Hi
I don't know if this would help, but my grandfather was in the AFS then it merged with the NFS in the early 40's, he was stationed at Bethnal Green Fire Station which was also known as '30 Bethnal Green', East London E2 where he served until the end of the war.

My Grandfather was Henry (Harry) Ackland who joined the AFS full time on the 24/08/1939, Class 'B'  AFS number 18393.
My Grandfather wasn't the one to talk about his experiences apart from the fact that he was buried alive for several hours before being rescued and after losing several of his
fellow fireman to falling buildings. He covered most of the East/ West End especially the Docks, after narrowly escaping death on several occasions tackling fires he had to contend
with UXB's (Unexploded Bombs).

Luckily my Mother kept her fathers Fire Station Information....you can look up information by writing to the LFCDA..London Fire Civil Defense Authority at  Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SD.

If you need any AFS or NFS badges then I suggest this site...http://www.divpatch.com/page10.htm

Hope this helped or if anyone knows anyone who served at the same station during the war I'll be interested in hearing from them.