1001 nights

[liverbird09]

This postcard photo has several signatures on the reverse, including my Dad's. I have no information other than Iraq 1942-43 is also on reverse.
The original photo' is in a sad state, some of the names being difficult to read but will do my best:
Norman Lemm (Wolverhampton)
Albert Hislam (Leeds)
Len Sheasby (Birmingham 21)
Bob Knowles (St. Helens)
Dick Lockwood & other (London)
Eddie Hunt.
Chadwick (Bolton)
Roy Ellen
It would be great if someone could add any information....I don't have any army record details. Many thanks.

[liverbird09]

I'll resize, sorry.

[liverbird09]

This time maybe.

[Drew5233]

What unit was he with?

[liverbird09]

I have no information at all, Drew.
My Dad survived the war but died when I was young.
There may be a slim chance that someone will have an ancestor in the photo, who could possibly supply battalion or unit info. The photo has postcard details printed on the reverse, so I suppose it was given to all the men to send home, maybe.
Regards.
LB

[ScouseBoy]

Could be Lines of Communications supply chain from Basra on the Gulf?
It was a supply route up to our Allies, the Russians.

[Regorian]

Could be Lines of Communications supply chain from Basra on the Gulf?
It was a supply route up to our Allies, the Russians.

Yes, and they could be RASC or REME. Three trucks of same design but many uses. Canvas? covered large tent on right. Might be a workshops. One truck has half hearted attempt at 'mickey mouse' camouflage. Sheepskin over jackets for cold nights.   

[ScouseBoy]

When my dad left the UK in November 1941,  I believe the division that he sailed with was  planned to be going to Basra, but en route. Plans changed. Most of them were diverted to Singapore. Luckily for my dad, he got off at Bombay, and ended up in Alexandria.

RASC  and supplies was an essential part of the Army. It always has been, and always will be.

One of the reasons for our success in North Africa, was that we built up our supplies and reserves,
While at the same time attacking Rommels supply lines to the point when his tanks ran out of fuel.

[ScouseBoy]

They look as though they are shivering.

It was very cold at night in the desert.

Perhaps they are about to have their early morning hot cup of NAAFI tea?