Messages posted by: shelldrake

Nick,

After 4 months the MOD have sent me a copy of Grandad's War Record, which I'm still deciphering!!

I now have his Service Number - 305477 - and Rank - Trooper. He enlisted into The Household Cavalry in November 1939 and after training was posted into 2 Household Cavalry Motor Bn.

He served at "Home" until embarking for NW Europe in July 1944. In March 1946 he returned "Home" where he was Y Listed and transferred to the Reserve in May 1946, his home address was in Leeds.

There is no mention of service with the Commandos, although his Service Record gives no details of where he served between 1944 and 1946, (his Medal Card gives me some clues) however there is a box which is annotated in ink 27 -/52 but no other detail. My mother is adamant that Grandfather was an ARMY Commando, but this is now looking doubtful?

Grateful for your advice/thoughts.

One other thing I learned - there is a history of 2 HCR in WW2, written by an officer at the time, in 1953 - if you can find a copy it retails for about £240 today!! Too rich for me!!

Shelldrake

Nick,

My thanks for your time and research on my original request for help. I'm in the process of applying for Grandad's Service record from the MOD and awaiting some additional info from my Mum, 250 miles away and now in her 80's, she finds it a bit difficult to remember things. Hopefully armed with more info, I'll be able to make more specific enquiries of you and the association soon.

Regards

Shelldrake

Nick,

My thanks for your response, the link, which I've yet to use and offering to take the time to search your files, once you get back from your break.

Any help/pointers gratefully received - as I said, I'm new to researching and wish I'd got the info when Grandad was still alive.

Hello,

Brand new on this Forum!!

My Grandfather, Robert JACKSON, born in Scarborough (June 1919-21 not sure which year) enlisted into the Royal Horse Guards (Blues & Royals) during WW2. After a short time he volunteered/transferred/ended up as an Army Commando. He operated in France (prior to the D Day landings), was wounded in action (bayoneted by a German soldier) and spent time in hospital in Germany. After the War he returned to the UK, was Discharged from the military and lived in a village near Scarborough, where he worked with horses. He died 20 years ago and never spoke (to me) about the War, even though I was a serving soldier and had asked him.

I am new to Family History research and would like to know details of his War Service.

Can anyone help me?