On Boxing Night the Batman had a party and not only been flowed, there was brandy, egg brandy, gin, port, vodka, lime and lemonade. Yearning over a new leave with the New Year. That dog I had still remembers me. I'm glad Dad has got the Madrid Road Branch (Co-op) after so long it will save a lot of travelling and as for a house in the Estate if you get one it could look as if our dreams are coming true. Ken. I have been thinking about the coupons. On April Fools day there was some fun out here. We currently have a huge backlog of submissions which need to be edited for display online, if you have a good standard of written English, an interest in the two World Wars and a little time to spare online we would appreciate your help. I told you we were having a dance last Sunday, well the concert part was a success as usual, and the dance itself was good fun and we are having another this Friday and a lot more A.T.S. Tea. Ken, Dear Mum and Dad That's all for now. We go in for the ordinary sports such as cross country runs, swimming (I'm still trying to learn) football and other sports, I'm getting quite tanned with being in the sun so much and I feel very fit. Some contain details about gallantry awards and many include maps, plans and other documents as appendices. Many of the war diaries were scribbled hastily in pencil and use obscure abbreviations, whilst some are the second carbon copy of the original, so they may be difficult to read. I hope you did not think that I was in England when you saw the stamp on this letter. Dear Mum and Dad The army has not changed since you were in it, in that respect. They will come in handy when I get demobbed. The book called Laughs on the Road, is jolly good; it certainly made the lads laugh. Royal Lincolnshire Regiment This page summarises records created by this Organisation The summary includes a brief description of the collection(s) (usually including the covering dates of the collection), the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to … Between 16 June 1940 and 12 September 1941, the Battalion served as part of the 24th Infantry Brigade. Love to all 14 Pln. Order up to 10 items per basket, and up to 100 in a 30 day period. Dear Mum and Dad It's quite a good job. Compre online 8 DIVISION 25 Infantry Brigade Lincolnshire Regiment 2nd Battalion, London Regiment 1st (City of London) Battalion (Royal Fusiliers), London Regiment ... 1918 (First World War, War Diary, WO95/1730), de WO95/1730 na Amazon. Scopri 8 DIVISION 25 Infantry Brigade Lincolnshire Regiment 2nd Battalion, London Regiment 1st (City of London) Battalion (Royal Fusiliers), London Regiment ... 1918 (First World War, War Diary, WO95/1730) di Wo95/1730: spedizione gratuita per i clienti Prime e … No! Ken. Dear Mum and Dad Some of the civvies try to make friends but we can't forget that they started all this trouble so they are not very successful. We have a good time Christmas. I am not learning a trade yet, but when I get that book I am going to study mathematics and then I shall feel more able to decide what to do. It won't take long to get used to Maths again and I'll tell you if I want any more books. The photo in the parcel was alright thanks. Ken. The 2nd Battalion was one of the first units to land in France in 1914, as part of the British Expeditionary Force, and saw action on the Western Front throughout the rest of the First World War, earning twenty-eight battle honours. WW2 Battalions of the Leicestershire Regiment. He is Lt Petley from 13th Paratroops Batn. One of my friends being a slaughterer in civvies street, so had them skinned and we had them for supper last night. I expect it is better now, and I hope you won't get any more trouble with it. I'm Sorry I have not replied before, but I went to our Britannia Club for another three days on the 11th and I did not get my mail till last night. I received your letter dated 29/3/46 today. By the time the war ended, the Regiment Battalions had served in action in every theatre of the war. 1917 the 1st Royal Berkshire war diary entry reads: In the trenches. The savings book will be sent to my home address. Im glad you got my letters in time for your birthday. The 2nd Battalion was one of the first units to land in France in 1914, as part of the British Expeditionary Force, and saw action on the Western Front throughout the rest of the First World War, earning twenty-eight battle honours. Records of 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment from other sources. Now that I don't go into Jerusalem so much. 1) The Egyptians are getting tired of us and think we ought to get out. The 2nd Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment was an infantry battalion of the British Army created in 1881 by the redesignation of the 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot in 1881. A memorial to the 2nd Battalion The Lincolnshire Regiment who landed at Hermanville-sur-Mer on the 6th June 1944. I have never received those photos of myself, next time you send a parcel or papers, put one in. I received your letter dated 24th yesterday, and I'm on guard again, but it is not so bad as I'm guarding that camp I wrote you about, and at the moment the place is crowded with Russians with a few Poles. He claimed he was Russian but when we asked for his papers he refused to show us so we searched him and found several Polish arm pay books and as he would not explain we handed him over to the police. 2) The old trouble between the Arabs and Jews. Ham and eggs, The mince pies were nice and the Horlicks tablets will come in handy when we are on a move and get a little peckish. B.L.A. Details of WO 95/1730/1; Reference: WO 95/1730/1 Description: 2 Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment. But what does a few weeks difference make? We have another slight change of address. It does not matter if I did as I have got some more now. The complete digitalised War Diary of the 2/4th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment (T.F.) Ken. So it looks as if I shall be busy for the next week. Excuse the writing as it's a NAAFI pen. I have met a chap who joined up with me at Blackpool, He joined up with this battalion just before the Breman do, he was fortunate as we had seen the worst of the fight. Yes! And I have really seen a banana. Ken. Joyce seems a marvel to me. Yes! It won't be long now. Until next time I received your reply to my address card yesterday 20/3/45. We went to Mount Thabor to see the Temple (Church) of Transfiguration, the Story of the mountain is that Jesus and three disciples climbed to the top and the disciples fell asleep and woke to see Jesus with the spirit of Moses on his right and Elias on his left (they were prophets) and the disciples said it would be good to build these temples, one for Jesus and one for Moses and one for Elias, well these have been destroyed and the Monks have built a monastery and a church for the three in one, it's the most beautiful place I have ever seen. The 2nd Battalion, The South Staffordshire Regiment would always be known as the 80th Regiment of Foot. Records of 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment from other sources. C Coy Royal Lincolnshire Regiment This page summarises records created by this Organisation The summary includes a brief description of the collection(s) (usually including the covering dates of the collection), the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection. By the end of this year I shall be a civilian again and start working for a home of my own, and although I'm a man I shall still need you. Dear Mum and Dad I have not seen that picture. I received your letter last night. Dear Mum and Dad I'm glad to hear that the children are going home. I won't get those stocking as you've rather I not. Encontre diversos livros escritos por WO95/1730 com ótimos preços. When I told you that Sheila wrote to other chaps that was quite some time ago. I hope the food shortage is not too bad; it is too funny that you saved some food for the war and have to use it in emergency in peace time. Don't worry about me being in Egypt as it's not so bad as you think, at least not for us. It will take a few days to get across so we are expecting to be doing parade on board ship. So John is thinking of settling down to a married life I hope I shall meet his girl friend and perhaps be home for his wedding. It's quite interesting here a lot of the women still wear veils and these are people of all nationalities. There is one good thing about this move. So if you could send them it would be alright. You ought to have the weather we are having here its jolly warm and we get showers of rain now and again. I'll write as soon as I have news so till then all my love to you both. As for what she eats she has just got over the bread and milk stage and eats almost anything we give her now. I also have a pair of brown shoes I won in the raffle I organised. Last Friday night my Company held a dance. Love to all You will probably think I should forget these things but I will always keep them in my memory, because I feel I owe them something. The names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed, Now I'm batman to a new officer. Help us improve catalogue descriptions by adding tags. It won't be long before I taste those tomatoes from the garden. Love to all Do they know I am in the Army and over here? Potatoes, Ken, Dear Mum and Dad I have enclosed a snap of them in the arms of my friends. Have you found an error with this catalogue description? As you can see by my writing I am in a hurry. His work only took an hour so we went to the house messes his afternoon and I have just been to pictures. I have not got the papers yet. 1st Batt Royal Norfolk Regt Mostly girls. I am just writing a few lines from a NAAFI in the town of Beirut in Syria. I very much doubt it, but I expect to be home by the end of Nov. and there is always a chance that I will come home before then. I can't quite believe it. Love to all. I have found where dads friends live on the map and its about 35 miles away from here, but I have lost the name and address so send it next time you write. You ought to enjoy yourself. Well Mum, I have actually made that allotment. Wheat Flakes and Milk, Love to all, In fact the chap who has her does not like me to go near his tent because every time she sees me she makes a lot of fuss. Thank you for trying to win the tea set. Two nights ago we had a rain storm and our hut leaked a bit but it made the air cooler in the morning, 9th Infantry Brigade Headquarters and Signal Section, Royal Signals; 2nd Battalion, The Lincolnshire Regiment But instead it rained and there's mud six inches deep now. B.L.A, Dear Mum and Dad Mettle and Pasture - the story of the part played during the Second World War in Europe by the 2nd Battalion The Lincolnshire Regiment. It made a change but there isn't much to write about. Dear Mum and Dad I suppose he did not like to risk it. The 4th Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment in WW2. Three of my comrades I will always remember, first a lad from Ireland killed on the banks of the Rhine, secondly a lad from India killed when four of us made a dash across a road under fire, he was behind me carrying the Brem when he was shot through the head and although mortally wounded he picked up his gun and bought it to cover before he collapsed. I will have plenty to tell you when I come home till then. 1751 - 10th Foot 3. I will see about the allotment when we get settled at the other end. Love to all Dad is getting quite a champion at golf by the sound of it, it's a pity his team did not win, one thing he knows its not his fault. Love to all. As for getting home by Sept. Dear Mum and Dad In fact every thing I have seen has made me realise how true those beliefs were. Love to all Give Ron Theyns my best wishes when you see him I'm glad to hear he's safe after all this time. He is one year one month younger than myself. 34 DIVISION 101 Infantry Brigade Lincolnshire Regiment 10th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment 2nd Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent ... 1916 (First World War, War Diary, WO95/2457): Wo95/2457: Amazon.nl Dear Mum and Dad The men are not allowed out at all and the women only an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon, and they are liable to be shot if they disobey our orders. It's a long time. Love to all I can see that your holiday did you a lot of good. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. Love to all. It's called the Secret Voyage It will give me something to do in the evenings. 6 November 1914 : landed at le Havre. The Border Regiment War Diaries are military handwritten and typed documents that were usually written by junior officers each evening on the standard Army Form C.2118 to provide an account of the day's activities, even if very little occurred. I haven't any news at the moment so. Before the Storm. There are over 42,000 Lincolnshire Regiment service and pension records (for this regiment - and its antecedents) in various War Office series held at the National Archives. I have just received your letter dated 21st. p.s. Brussel Sprouts, It's up to the people at home as we are doing all we can. John enlisted just 6 weeks after the start of World War II signing up on the 16th October 1939 when the 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment embarked for France. I am glad you like those photographs, but it was not the surprise I had hoped to give you. 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