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The Battle of Harley Street

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    Posted by ravello80 (U14482530) on Thursday, 11th November 2010

    My father (who is long since dead) served with the Royal Army Service Corps in WW2. I know that he was based in Leeds at some stage during the war but he also mentioned that he was stationed in Harley Street in the West End of London later in the war. He fought the Battle of the Street!!

    Does anyone know about the RASC in the area at that time? What building was the army in?

    Where was RASC based in Leeds?

    There is also a family story that he was involved with the planning for D-Day and that he was one of the few keyholders for the security of the plans. Can anyone throw any light on this story? Is there any online help about the D-Day plans?

    Any clues would be appreciated.

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    Posted by Pete- Weatherman (U14670985) on Thursday, 11th November 2010

    Wikipedia has a bit of basic info on the RASC but you might do better to take a look at the RASC and RCT Association

    www.rascrctassociation.co.uk

    If I remeber right most RASC were on attachment to other units. and could end up any where. And as they supplyed clarks,and drivers (Pre RCT) London was not out of the question, as both were in demand there.

    As for info on D-Day best to plough through the records at National Archives.

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