219718 Sgt. Desmond Stuart Oliver British Army Welch Regiment from:Ystradgynlais My father, Desmond Oliver signed up at 17 in 1942 and served with the Welsh Regiment in Greece and Palestine until 1946/47. After basic training, he was assigned to REME. He may have also been involved in raids on radar installations in Norway.
He had four girls so war stories were not deemed appropriate and as a result, I know little else other than that his best friends who survived the actual war were killed in Palestine. I only recollect the name, Demsey, who I assume is Terrance Demsey from Ireland who was killed at that point. He was devastated especially after three years of combat.
If anyone can help fill in the gaps it would truly be appreciated.
Diolwch y'n fawr..... my cymraeg is rusty so pls forgive any errors.
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