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28/10/2014 17:56:02
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NIC
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Pete Rogers suggested that we had a forum for the War Diaries - I thought this an excellent idea and so I have started it off with transcripts from 1 SS Brigade from around D-Day - June 44.
If anyone has transcripts of war diaries that they'd like to share please add them to the forum.
If you can follow the same format as I have used for the title - it will make it easier for others to identify quickly.
Also if you know the department code (WO or DEFE etc.) please include that and the source (National Archives) in the text.
This link to National Archives should be of use to those conducting research:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/research-guides/army-second-world-war-operations.htm
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Nick Collins,
Commando Association Historical Archivist & Photographer.
Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo
"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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28/10/2014 19:42:08
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Peter Cooper
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Great idea.
Does anyone have access to No. 4 Commando War Diaries from November 1944 up the end of hostilities in May 1945 ?
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28/10/2014 20:30:02
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Eileen
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Mine go up to August '45
Make that September. The latter 2 sheets are extra bits of info about ceremonies, who went where, etc.
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If I have praised my comrades too highly I make no apology, for they were beyond all praise.
Lord Lovat - No 4 Commando
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28/10/2014 23:21:35
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NIC
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War Diaries and any associated papers/documents/correspondence.
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Nick Collins,
Commando Association Historical Archivist & Photographer.
Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo
"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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29/10/2014 07:06:45
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Eileen
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I've shared my 'goodies' with Bill - sent him the disc - if I knew how to upload it all onto this site, I'd do it.
I'd never realised I could send an extract of it by email until I did so with Jaki. Amazing! :)
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If I have praised my comrades too highly I make no apology, for they were beyond all praise.
Lord Lovat - No 4 Commando
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29/10/2014 11:48:59
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Peter Cooper
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Thanks Eileen. We can have a chat about them when we meet next week in Vlissingen.
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29/10/2014 18:32:37
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Eileen
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I shall pack the disc. )
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If I have praised my comrades too highly I make no apology, for they were beyond all praise.
Lord Lovat - No 4 Commando
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