Vehicle sign

[High Wood]

Is there any way of identifying the unit from the unit marking on the lorry? If it is a Divisional sign it could well be the 5th (Indian) Division.

However, it may not have Divisional significance and may indicate something else entirely.

[Mike Jackson]

Unusual format and colouring but the serial 48 is that of a Field Park Coy RE in an Infantry Division. I agree that 5 Indian Div is the most likely Division. Are they waring RE badges on their bush hats?

[High Wood]

Many thanks, and yes, they are definitely wearing R.E. cap badges.

[High Wood]

The same seller has now listed a photograph of the 29th Corps Field Park Coy, R.E. taken in Egypt in 1941. I am wondering if there may be a connection. I can find no information regarding the 29th Corps anywhere. I am wondering if it in fact might be 25th Corps.

[fairlie63]

Originally Posted by High Wood

The same seller has now listed a photograph of the 29th Corps Field Park Coy, R.E. taken in Egypt in 1941. I am wondering if there may be a connection. I can find no information regarding the 29th Corps anywhere. I am wondering if it in fact might be 25th Corps.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-Group...cAAOSwIO9ceDky

The 29th would just be a succession number in a series of numbered Corps Field Park Companies (Fd Pk Coys) and unlikely to match the corps number itself.

Keith

[Mike Jackson]

Correct - the numeral designates the Fd Park Coy not the Corps part of its title. For example in First Army there were 231, 297 and 585 Corps Fd Park Coys RE.