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Sgt Frederick Fitzherbert Harris
British Army 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.