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Gnr. Stephen Roach
British Army 55 (Loyal Suffolk Hussars) Anti Tank Regiment, 218 Royal Artillery
I have my grandfathers war card his name was Stephen Roach Army No. 11277128 he was last serving with 218/55 Regt RA (SY) . TA and Trade Courses Passed show Engine Attendant C.581 It says he served in BAOR. I have attached a photograph taken of his war card There are few stamps on there. Any information greatly appreciated.
Editors Note: Additional Information from Card
The Stamp in middle of card seems to be his units stamp but is obscured by the writing so unable to read even greatly enlarged. The 55 (Loyal Suffolk Hussars) Anti Tank Regiment were made up of 217 Battery, 218 Battery, 219 Battery and 220 Battery.
- Rank: Gunner
- Trade: Engine Attendant
- Passed 2 weeks Photography Course - Good results (think this was a resettlement course???) Signed by Unit Education Officer.
- Character on discharge: Exemplary - Good references.
- Called up for Military Service: 14/05/?? (too faint to read)
