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Stan Moore
British Army 26th Assault Sqdn. Royal Engineers
My father, Stan Moore, was in the 26th Assault Squadron of the 79th Armoured Division. His CO was A. E. Younger. Dad drove and maintained AVREs.
Update
I do not know a great deal about 26 Assault Squadron, but may be able to help you a little. My late grandad, Len Calladine, served with 16 Assault Squadron and later 557 Assault Squadron (both 42 Assault Regt). There were three regiments in the 1st Assault Brigade: 5, 6 and 42. 26 Squadron belonged to 5 Assault Regt.
In December 1943, 26 Squadron was based at Stone House, Aldringham, Suffolk. I believe they were one of the six assault squadrons that took part in the D-day landings.
The other five squadrons: 77, 79, 80 (also part of 5 Assualt Regt), 81 and 82 (of 6 Assault Rgt).
16 Assault Squadron went over in August 1944 and 557 Squadron (later a training regiment) went in december 1944.
If you haven't been already, the PRO at Kew is well worth a visit. Look up WO 166/.