Re: Bedford http://speakitsname.com/2009/12/05/delivering-bad-newswestern-union-in-the-mid-20th-century-us/
Managed to find 5 examples for you to have a look at: http://speakitsname.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/telegram1.jpg?w=468&h=341...
Thanks for getting back to me, that's a real shame. There is so much good stuff over there. Ill add to the sentiment of hoping it is sorted soon. :(
Is anyone else getting a malware warning for the hyperwar site? Just seems to have started being blocked by my browser today. I'm guessing it's a...
Thanks, both. Ill have a poke around when it hits the top of the to-do list.
Hi Dino. I feel the urge to go and research German footwear now.... :)
No problem Nick. I'm a JW too so you can kill two birds with one stone there. Might also help your project's credibility. ;) For Torch this will...
For Torch you are looking Early November. Your chap would be leaving mid to late October 1942 depending which TF he was with. First landing 8th...
I seem to be working backwards but regarding 4.2 Couple of books which may help with the draft questions. George Q Flynn - The Draft 1940-1973....
Hi there and welcome. While waiting for the more illustrious to chip in, regarding Q4 - Specifics, Section 3 - Casualties:...
No problem Denny, it was a little off topic but thought it might be worth it for (the the very thin anecdotal) evidence. As a slight postscript i...
Thanks for the reply Lesley. I must confess they are links i have visited before (my thanks for your search anyway, it is much appreciated) and...
My grandfather served in HMS Tiptoe (P332) during WW2 and i am led to believe she was one of only 2 boats named by Churchill. There are various...
I believe my grandfather was depth charged a couple of times while serving in HMS Tiptoe, thrice by surface vessels and once by aircraft. I only...
Hi Courtenay. Cool pics, looks a dashing chap. Dont have a lot for you as im still having a dig but have you seen this website. Might be worth a...
IIRC (and i may well not) *i think* he said there weren't ANY....did i get enough qualifiers in there? Ill see if i can double check and get a few...
Thanks for the welcome all!
Thanks VP. Very interesting little link for the logistics. Had never heard of the Advanced Stationery Depots but now you mention it i can see how...
Hi all and sorry for the slow intro. A 404 error ate my introduction post yesterday and i have only just summoned the will to rewrite it so...
The channel 4 doc "the Plane that Saved Britain" (still available to watch online @ 4OD) has footage from the mosquito museum with the cannon Mr...
