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D Force History
I have in front of me an interesting article on D Force, the Burma deception unit, which appeared in the much lamented Crown Imperial written by Lt Col E Turnbull MC who commanded D Force.
My copy does not have a date of publication and I wondered if anyone can provide its publication date. Did Crown Imperial ever produce an index? Any help appreciated. Jon |
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Jon, I was hoping that Len Whittaker might have listed it under D Force: Sources and bibliography - in STOPA. But he mentions only three WO files and the "VC Archive of the Military Historical Society". Perhaps the latter might provide a link? I had forgotten that a VC recipient, Lt Claud Raymond RE served in D Force. Mike
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Scottish Horse
A request for information from my co-author:
Some questions about the Scottish Horse during the period 1938- 1947. 1. SH Service Dress was of a different cut to the rest of the Cavalry/Yeomanry i.e there were three buttons at the bottom of the sleeves (see attached photo). Was this a feature of earlier Scottish tunics? 2. Other Ranks and Officers’ cap badges are found in white metal or silver, but the collar badges, buttons and shoulder titles are in gilding metal. Did this conform to Dress Regulations? 3. The badge worn on the Atholl Bonnet has either a King’s crown or the Scottish crown. Is there any evidence that long-serving SH officers and yeomen retained the badge worn pre-War with the Scottish crown whilst those who joined after the outbreak of the Second World War wore the King’s crown badge? 4. The oval metal shoulder titles can be found with a red, green or yellow backing. Does anyone know the meaning of these colours? For instance, could the yellow backing be linked to the post-War transfer of the Regiment to the RAC? Many thanks, Mike Yeo_SH_79 Med Scottish Horse 1942.jpg . |
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Quote:
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/i...ject/205226576 https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/i...ject/205226577 https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/i...ject/205291653 https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/i...ject/205302428 And similarly, the buttons are also on the uniform cuffs of the Transvaal Scottish http://www.jocks.co.za/ http://www.jocks.co.za/uniforms.htm |
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Many thanks. And apologies for this being posted under D Force history. Must be old age....!! Mike
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BCOF Japan
Comment on BCOF Japan
Last edited by Mike Jackson; 14-09-18 at 05:08 AM. Reason: Posted in wrong area. |
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Once again -
Many thanks. And apologies for this being posted under D Force history. Must be old age....!! Mike |
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Pardon? Speak up, can't hear you. Yes, it's 10 O'clock.
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