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Discussion in 'Information Requests' started by Bish OBE, Jan 2, 2003.

  1. Bish OBE

    Bish OBE Member

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    I'm looking for info for my father in law who is looking for info on his dads unit. The unit was 5th Heavy unit attached to the 51st Highland Divs. He served in Normandy, from D+2 and also in the Market Garden Operation.

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  2. sommecourt

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    The following artillery units served with 51st (H) Division:

    17th, 23rd, 75th, 76th, 77th, 126th, 127th and 128th Field Regts.

    51st and 61st Anti-Tank Regts.

    40th Light AA Regt.

    You might find more info on the following excellent site on the RA in WW2:

    http://www.ra39-45.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.html
     

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