Author Topic: Alfred Edes 195258 RASC  (Read 1176 times)

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Alfred Edes 195258 RASC
« on: Wednesday 16 February 11 05:27 GMT (UK) »
I am in possession of my father's army records and attempting to understand, interpret and expand on them in my research. To that end if there is anyone reading this who can offer answers, suggestions, advice,or any help whatsoever I would be most appreciative :-

Some of the entries on my father's records

No.21 Draft RHFGG Att 11 Pet Depot                                            Pudsey   3 August 1941
No.24 Granted embarkation leave     LRRA                                               18 August 1941
112/1 Draft RFHGG Embarked for service M.E.F.                         Glasgow 10 September 1941
            X List Disembarked M.E. Egypt                                                      14 November 1941
          922 Coy T.O.S from HQ 8th Army M.E.                                             11 February 1941

(what does it all mean) ???

Chris

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Re: Alfred Edes 195258 RASC
« Reply #1 on: Friday 18 February 11 08:05 GMT (UK) »
M.E.F I think is Middle East Force

992 Coy T.O.S. from H.Q. 8th Army M.E. would be 992 Company Taken On Strength 8th Army Head Qaurters Middle East.

Not sure about RHFGG and LRRA but it looks like your father served in North Africa with the 8th Army

Jean
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Re: Alfred Edes 195258 RASC
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 23 February 11 01:19 GMT (UK) »
Many thanks Jean I had a feeling about those ones, it's the others I know nothing of

regards Chris