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Originally Posted by Jeff Spiers  what is a "Fired War Course" and is it possible that he could of been on this boat when it travelled to Avola?
Jeff |
Sorry, Jeff, no idea about "Fired War Course" maybe someone else can help you on that.
I believe the 51 Highland Division were at Avola for the beginning of Op Husky which was early July 43. 51 Highland (member of this forum) may be better placed to advise on the Division's involvement.
Do you know what battalion your father served in? We may be able to point you to the War Office Diaries for the Royal Sussex Regiment at the National Archives.
Unfortunately troopships wouldn't have recorded individual soldiers names on lists but there may be mention in the official logbook of the ship detailing which regiments that were embarked.
The ship's movement card from the National Archives would tell you which ports she sailed to and from, together with dates. These are held at the the TNA Kew in file classification BT 389/24 link is here:
The National Archives | The Catalogue | Quick reference
The cost for this file would be £8.50 for up to 10 document pages sent to your email address (24 hour service) on a no find no fee basis. You would have to be specific as to what period you want as these files cover 1939 - 1945.
If you need any help with National Archive files just give a shout and we will try our best to help.
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