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Originally Posted by Mike_2817
My Beach Ordnance Shoulder Title & Beach Groups Patch
This Beach Group patch was worn with a non-standard Red on Dark Navy Blue
“BEACH ORDNANCE” shoulder title by RAOC Beach Detachment personnel.
Beach Groups were made up of Support Arms with Infantry protection to provide front line support during the Normandy landing,
and were only intended to be active for up to six weeks. Personnel also had wide White Bands painted on their helmets.
Two RAOC Beach Detachments were deployed on each Normandy Beach Sector, comprising Ammunition & Stores Platoons.
The first detachment going ashore within hours of 0 hour, The second up to 12 hours later in reserve.
Setting up an ammunition dump under fire would not have been fun believe me.
I specialise in RAOC/RLC insignia and would be greatfull of any information, illustrations or pictures of insignia being worn. |
Hello,
I fear the Beach Ordnance shoulder title you have shown is a Pakistanaise reproduction... isn't it? J-F