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ROYAL TANK CORPS
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Anyone leave a bit
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25th Dragoons - Does anyone have any idea of their
movements in that theatre of war - any photographs and in particular, any
knowledge of TROOPER FANCOURT? If you can help, could you send an e-mail
Please Click Here
Seeking information on Cpl George Edward
James Lee K.I.A. 28th April 1944 - Please
contact family here if you have any information
The
50th Indian Tank Brigade - Click Here
The
254th Independent Tank Brigade
The
255th Independent Tank Brigade
The 267th Indian Tank Brigade
THE
50TH INDIAN TANK BRIGADE
This consisted of:
146th
Regt Royal Armoured Corps
19th Sqn K.G.V. O Lancers
45th. Cavalry Regt
2nd. Btn 4th Bombay Grenadiers
and
was commanded by Brig. G.H.N. Todd
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MAJOR Raleigh Amesbury |
Son Steve is trying to find
out information about his father's war service. If you remember
Major (or ranks leading up to) Amesbury, could you please
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Captain Benjamin Godfrey Pulliblank |
Niece seeking
information. If you remember Ben, could you please
CLICK HERE |
| WILFRED SHIRLEY |
Wilfred, who drove Shermans, is
trying to contact his old comrades.
Click Here if you were with him |
| PTE LEONERD BLACKTON
R.A.C. |
If you were a friend of Leonerd,
could you please CLICK HERE as you
may be able to help his son. |
| LT. WILLIAM MUTCH |
Could you please help with a family
enquiry. If so, please CLICK HERE |
| B.N. (BOB) ARNOLD |
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their enquiries, please CLICK HERE |
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254
Independent Tank Brigade
|
MAJOR Raleigh Amesbury |
Son Steve is trying to find
out information about his father's war service. If you remember
Major (or ranks leading up to) Amesbury, could you please
Click Here |
|
Captain Benjamin Godfrey Pulliblank |
Niece seeking
information. If you remember Ben, could you please
CLICK HERE |
| WILFRED SHIRLEY |
Wilfred, who drove Shermans, is
trying to contact his old comrades.
Click Here if you were with him |
SGT 'MAC' (RONALD
JOHN) McCABE
80 on 23rd May 2001 |
If you remember Mac, please CLICK
HERE |
| PTE LEONERD BLACKTON
R.A.C. |
If you were a friend of Leonerd,
could you please CLICK HERE as you
may be able to help his son. |
| LT. WILLIAM MUTCH |
Could you please help with a family
enquiry. If so, please CLICK HERE |
| B.N. (BOB) ARNOLD |
If you can help the family with
their enquiries, please CLICK HERE |
| WRIGHT
J.N. |
Member of
the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association |
This Brigade consisted of:
1st
Sqn 3rd Carabineers
3rd Btn 4th Bombay Grenadiers
7th Sqn Light Cavalry Regt
11th P.A.V.O. Cavalry Regt
150th Regt Royal Armoured Corps
and
was commanded by Brig.
B. Scoones
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255th
INDIAN TANK BRIGADE
Click Here to read Bill Hannah's memories
This
unit consisted of:
110th
Regt Royal Armoured Corps
Probyns Horse (5th K.E.O. Lancers)
16th Light Cavalry
3rd Sqn Dragoon Guards
4th Btn 4th Bombay Grenadiers
3rd Sqn Bombay Grenadiers
9th Sqn Cavalry (Royal Daccan
Horse)
and was commanded by:
Brig.
C.E. Peat
Report
from 'Rangoon Liberator' No. 17 Fri June 1, 1945
"Some
of the Japanese operating on the road which runs east from Toungoo to Mawchi
through to the foothills of the Karenni mountains have been resorting to
suicidal tactics.
A
party of eight Japanese is today reported to have left its strong bunker
positions to make a furious Banzai charge in which a large number of Japanese
were killed.
Despite
this fanatical opposition,
men of the 4th Gurkhas and the Frontier Force Regiment and the 255th Tank
Brigade have made further progress towards Mawchi.
The
Toungoo-Mawchi Road has been cleared to a point just over 12 miles beyond
Toungoo and our patrols have been linked up at Milestone 13 with other forces
who earlier carried out an outflanking movement.
Another
two Japanese guns have been captured. During the past 11 days in this
sector, a total of 17 Japanese guns have been captured including nine anti-tank
guns of 47mm calibre."
|
MAJOR Raleigh Amesbury |
Son Steve is trying to find
out information about his father's war service. If you remember
Major (or ranks leading up to) Amesbury, could you please
Click Here |
|
Captain Benjamin Godfrey Pulliblank |
Niece seeking
information. If you remember Ben, could you please
CLICK HERE |
CPL
1596650 BEWLEY C.W.
known as 'TIM' |
Son Mike is trying to contact
anyone who knew his cypher operator father. Please
CLICK HERE if you can help |
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TPR WILLIAM HANNAH |
Bill is alive and well.
If you have any links for the regiment or wish to speak to Bill, please
CLICK HERE |
| WILFRED SHIRLEY |
Wilfred, who drove Shermans, is
trying to contact his old comrades.
Click Here if you were with him |
| PTE LEONERD BLACKTON
R.A.C. |
If you were a friend of Leonerd,
could you please CLICK HERE as you
may be able to help his son. |
| LT. WILLIAM MUTCH |
Could you please help with a family
enquiry. If so, please CLICK HERE |
| B.N. (BOB) ARNOLD |
If you can help the family with
their enquiries, please CLICK HERE |
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267 INDIAN TANK BRIGADE
We are indebted to Lt. Col. Mike Jackson of the
Intelligence Corps for the following information:-
The short-lived 267 Indian Tank Bde comprised 116
Regt RAC (ex-9 Gordons), 160 Regt RAC (ex-9 R Sussex) and 163 Regt RAC (ex-13
Foresters. The Brigade was formed c Jul 42 and disbanded c Apr 43. A photo
published in the regimental journal of the Worcesters and Sherwood Foresters a
couple of years ago shows that 267 Indian Tk Bde wore its distinctive formation
sign (flash). The design of this is a mystery - it does not feature in any
reference material. Can any reader recall what it was? All contributions would
be very welcome. Many thanks. Mike (Lt Col Int Corps)
mikejackson59@hotmail.com
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