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The Reconnaissance Corps Regiments during the Second World War. 1st Reconnaissance Regiment 11th (East Africa) Reconnaissance Regiment 15th Reconnaissance Regiment 18th Reconnaissance Regiment 2nd Reconnaissance Regiment 3rd Reconnaissance Regiment 38th Reconnaissance Regiment 4th Reconnaissance Regiment 43rd Reconnaissance Regiment 43rd (Wessex) Reconnaissance Regiment 44th Reconnaissance Regiment 45th Reconnaissance Regiment 46th Reconnaissance Regiment 48th Reconnaissance Regiment 49th Reconnaissance Regiment 5th Reconnaissance Regiment 50th Reconnaissance Regiment 51st Reconnaissance Regiment 52nd Reconnaissance Regiment 53rd Reconnaissance Regiment 54th Reconnaissance Regiment 56th Reconnaissance Regiment 59th Reconnaissance Regiment 6th Airborne Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment 61st Reconnaissance Regiment 80th (Holding and Training) Reconnaissance Regiment 81st (West Africa) Reconnaissance Regiment 82nd (West Africa) Reconnaissance Regiment We are currently conducting a survey of users to improve the website, please could you spare a few moments to complete our survey? Oct 2009 - Please note we currently have a large backlog of submitted material, our volunteers are working through this as quickly as possible and all names, stories and photos will be added to the site. Research your own Family History. Looking to replace lost medals? British authorities will not reissue lost medals, we often get enquiries where to purchase copies and other memorabilia, the best starting place is Ebay.co.uk The Wartime Memories Project is supporting the campaign to save the ITV Shows Heartbeat and The Royal from being axed, if they are lost it will impact many many jobs in North Yorkshire. Please show your support by signing the two pettitions: The Royal         Heartbeat List of those who served with the Reconnaissance Corps during The Second World War Sgt Frank Herbert Briant Read his Story. Tpr. Leonard Peter David 10 Troop, B squadron Read his Story. Sergeant Thomas " " Gibbings 'B' Squadron Read his Story. Trooper Stanley Gibbons Read his Story. Sgt Frederick Fitzherbert Harris 53rd Welsh Division Royal Armoured Corps Read his Story. Francis Arthur Edward "Frank" Olpin Reconnaissance Corps Read his Story. Sgt Frederick Fitzherbert Harris 53rd Welsh Division Royal Armoured Corps 53 Reconnaissance I am looking for information on the 53 Reconnaissance Unit which my father was transferred to in January 1941. I know they were attached to the 53rd Welsh Division Royal Armoured Corps Unit on 1st January 1944 and went to Normandy with them. What I am trying to find out is where they were from January 1941 until they were transferred to the Royal Armoured Corps and sent to Normandy. Did they see any action? (particularly in Africa as my late father said he was there) I think they may have been stationed around Maidstone in Kent during these years. I would be grateful for any information anyone has on 53 Reconnaissance. Sgt Frank Herbert Briant Recconnaisance Corp I was born on 20th August 1939 and two weeks later my father went to war with the 2nd Battalion. He became a Dunkirk veteran. In March 1941 he was in the Recconnaisance Corp and later that year he became a sergeant. In 1943 he was in North Africa and in 1944 remained with 1st Battalion although he transferred to the Royal Armoured Corp. He was later demobbed and in January 1946 drowned off Hengistbury Head with two other mates whilst fishing. As I was only 6 years old at the time I only have two memories of him therefore my question is very relevant. I have a newspaper photo taken in the Middle East dated 6th August 1945 which shows a group of Sgts an S.S.M and a S.Q.M.S The names of these men are:- Sgts Brookes, Kenchington, Scarth, Nelson, Cresswell, Lorryman, Lance, Harding, Stratton, Briant, Penny, Hancock, Morris, Masterman, Barrison, and Cole. The SQMS's name is STRIDE and the SSM's name is DENNIS, can anyone tell me more about these men ie personal memories particularly if they involved my father. There was another photo of my father standing in front of the Sphinx with another soldier but this photo has been lost over the years, does anyone know about that photo? Trooper Stanley Gibbons 59 RECCE My mother married Stanley Gibbons on 23rd January 1943 in Leeds. Stanley gives his rank as Trooper 59 R.E.C.C.E. 4543978. I am compiling a family history and wondered if anyone could give me any information about where Stanley may have served during WW2. Thank you. Francis Arthur Edward "Frank" Olpin Reconnaissance Corps My grandfather, Francis Arthur Edward Olpin, known as Frank, used to tell me that he was in the Reconnaissance Corps and was one of the first wave who landed in France; he was parachuted in. He was shot in the back by a French sniper in a graveyard and sent back to the UK where he ended his war years in hospital. He died two years ago, still troubled by his wound (and his memories). He used to say that there were 6 men in his group and he was one of the only survivors. He was based at Catterick just before he left for France. He was living in Bristol at the time. Does anyone know how I can find out exactly which regiment he was in? I would like to complete his history Sergeant Thomas " " Gibbings 'B' Squadron Thomas Gibbings was my Grandfather, he served in the 46th Recce Regt and the R.A.C and as far as I know was at the Salerno Landings and eventually in North Africa. I would dearly love to hear from anyone with any knowledge. Tpr. Leonard Peter David 10 Troop, B squadron 52 Recce Regiment Can you help us to add to our records? Add a record to our website. The names and stories on this website have been submitted by their relatives and friends. 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Then please send in a short article, with a photo if possible, so that they can be remembered on these pages. We are currently conducting a survey of users to improve the website, please could you spare a few moments to complete our survey? The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. This website is paid for out of our own pockets and from donations made by visitors. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Hosted by: Website © Copyright IMM - MMIX - All Rights Reserved