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  Posted by chelle007 (U3032847) on Sunday, 29th January 2006

  what regiments were in west yorkshire in ww2

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  Posted by arnaldalmaric (U1756653) on Sunday, 29th January 2006

  chelle007,
  
  Apologies, I don't quite understand the question. Do you mean which regiments had Regimental Head Quarters in West Yorkshire?
  
  Or, which regiments (or to be more accurate battalions) were stationed at some point in West Yorkshire during WW2.
  
  Do you refer to the West Riding of Yorkshire or one of the County Council abominations?
  
  Also are you referring to the British Army, or any of the Western Allies?
  
  It may look like I am Mr Pedant on this, but it'll help me to answer if I have some context.
  
  Cheers AA.

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  Posted by chelle007 (U3032847) on Thursday, 2nd February 2006

  sorry i didnt explain correctly, what i want to no is what yorkshire regs where there in north africa campaign in ww2. im trying to find my grandads reg so i can get his sevice records.ive got no details apart from were he served and that he got a mids ive looked for that on the gazzet but to no avail. any help on finding anything would be gratefully accepted. thanks

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  Posted by Richie (U1238064) on Thursday, 2nd February 2006

  The West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales Own) served in North Africa in WW2.
  
  Although all you need to find your Grandad's records is the rough period he served, his full name and the regiment that he served with.
  
  Did he sign up or was he conscripted because as far as I know if he volunteered then he would most likely have been put into his local regiment (although I stand to be corrected on that one)
  
  Also the KOYLI's served in NA in 1943
  
  

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  Posted by chelle007 (U3032847) on Friday, 10th February 2006

  thanks i'll try that .

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  Posted by Nick-Rowan (U2517576) on Wednesday, 15th February 2006

  THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
  -your guide to ressources
  
  The National Archives has a huge collection of records dealing with Britain's military history. Whatever period you are studying, we will hold documents that reveal strategy, equipment and the experience of those that fought.
  
  You might be looking for an individual serviceman or woman's record. If this is the case, you can make things easier for yourself by bringing some details with you. These starting points will help you find the individual you are after.
  Make sure you have as full a version of the name as possible - it will be easier to identify 'Thomas George Victor Atkins' if you have the full name - there may be dozens of 'T. Atkins'.
  Find out which of the services the individual served in - the army, Royal Navy (including Royal Marines) or Royal Air Force. Any further details of the regiment and battalion, ship or squadron will also speed things up.
  Find out when the person served; pre First World War, First World War and after 1920 are the loosest categories, but again, the more detail you can provide the better. Enlistment and demobilisation dates are particularly helpful.
  
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